Thatcherism Revisited

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Thatcherism Revisited
  • 1979-1990: The Thatcher Years
    • The Economics of Thatcherism
    • The Social Impact of Thatcherism
    • Summary
  • 1997-2007: The New Labour Years
    • The Thatcherite Legacy & Blatcherism
    • Breaking Away from Thatcherism
    • Summary
  • 2008-2011: The Political Economies of Crisis
    • The Keynesian Renaissance
    • The Neo-Thatcherite Movement
    • Summary

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation will explore the core tenets of Thatcherism, its lasting influence on British politics since the 1990s, and its potential resurgence as a response to the ongoing economic crisis. The key themes explored include:

• The economic and social impacts of Thatcherism during the 1980s
• The legacy of Thatcherism and its influence on subsequent governments
• The re-emergence of Thatcherite ideas in response to the 2008 financial crisis and its aftermath
• The debate surrounding the effectiveness and desirability of Thatcherism in addressing current economic challenges

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: The dissertation provides an overview of the economic and social challenges faced by Britain in the 1970s, highlighting the period's economic instability and the rise of industrial unrest. It sets the stage for the discussion of Thatcherism as a response to these problems.
• 1979-1990: The Thatcher Years: This chapter examines the core principles of Thatcherism, including its economic policies of deregulation, privatization, and fiscal restraint. It also explores the social impact of Thatcherism, including its effects on labor unions, social welfare, and public services.
• 1997-2007: The New Labour Years: This chapter analyzes the extent to which the New Labour government under Tony Blair embraced or departed from Thatcherite principles. It explores the concept of "Blatcherism" and the ongoing influence of Thatcherism on British politics despite Labour's electoral victory.
• 2008-2011: The Political Economies of Crisis: This chapter delves into the re-emergence of Thatcherite ideas in response to the 2008 financial crisis. It examines the debate between Keynesian and neo-Thatcherite approaches to economic recovery, and the implications of these contrasting views for public policy.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The dissertation examines Thatcherism's impact on British politics, economics, and society. Key topics include: economic policy, privatization, deregulation, social welfare, labor unions, financial crisis, Keynesianism, neo-liberalism, and public policy.