France Under Recession: 1981-1986This book reviews the substantial changes that occurred in France during the period in which a left wing president and government controlled the nation's destiny. In their quest for a solution to the country's mounting difficulties, the Socialists adopted a very different range of policies from their predecessors. Tuppen appraises the recent pattern of social and economic development in France, particularly the impact of recession and the socialist prescription for revival. Each chapter focuses on a limited number of significant changes and key issues that have become the subject of extensive debate. Particular emphasis is given to controversial issues such as unemployment, immigration, economic regeneration, urban renewal, and decentralization, and case studies are used extensively to help illustrate these topics. Finally, where appropriate, analysis is carried out at a regional as well as national level, lending spatial dimension to the study. |
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... Unemployment 47 Immigration : Conflict , Controversy and Misunderstanding 68 A Society ' à deux vitesses ' ? 88 3 Restructuring the Economy 90 The Impact of Recession 91 Overhauling Industry 98 The Realities of Restructuring 111 Which ...
... Unemployment 47 Immigration : Conflict , Controversy and Misunderstanding 68 A Society ' à deux vitesses ' ? 88 3 Restructuring the Economy 90 The Impact of Recession 91 Overhauling Industry 98 The Realities of Restructuring 111 Which ...
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... unemployment in EEC member countries since 1980 2.3 Selected characteristics of the unemployed population , 1985 2.4 Major immigrant groups in France , 1984 3.1 Increases in gross domestic product 3.2 Changes in the employed population ...
... unemployment in EEC member countries since 1980 2.3 Selected characteristics of the unemployed population , 1985 2.4 Major immigrant groups in France , 1984 3.1 Increases in gross domestic product 3.2 Changes in the employed population ...
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... unemployment 1.3 Regional patterns of employment change 4 8 12 2.1 The regional pattern of unemployment , 1975 and 1985 2.2 The foreign population in France , 1982 53 76 3.1 Areas of priority development for industry 121 3.2 Science ...
... unemployment 1.3 Regional patterns of employment change 4 8 12 2.1 The regional pattern of unemployment , 1975 and 1985 2.2 The foreign population in France , 1982 53 76 3.1 Areas of priority development for industry 121 3.2 Science ...
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John Tuppen. List of Cartoons 1 Tackling youth unemployment 2 Industrial decline - counting the cost 3 Suburban malaise 4 The mysteries of decentralisation 64 104 189 233 I would like to thank Jean Plantu , who kindly gave permission to ...
John Tuppen. List of Cartoons 1 Tackling youth unemployment 2 Industrial decline - counting the cost 3 Suburban malaise 4 The mysteries of decentralisation 64 104 189 233 I would like to thank Jean Plantu , who kindly gave permission to ...
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... unemployment represented but one mani- festation of an increasingly divided and dissatisfied society . Over the early part of the present decade such negative trends were intensified , as France slipped deeper into recession . Yet by ...
... unemployment represented but one mani- festation of an increasingly divided and dissatisfied society . Over the early part of the present decade such negative trends were intensified , as France slipped deeper into recession . Yet by ...
Contents
Society in Disarray | 30 |
Restructuring the Economy | 90 |
Revitalising the City | 163 |
Power to the Provinces | 209 |
Notes and References | 264 |
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