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The Effects of British Industrial Relations Legislation 1979-97

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  • Brown, William
  • Deakin, Simon
  • Ryan, Paul

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The recent change of government brings to an end a sustained attempt to transform British industrial relations by legislative action. This article explores the consequences. It explains the cumulative effect of the legal changes since 1979, including the growing influence of the European Community, and examines the economic and social results. While legal intervention has had an impact on the institutions of industrial relations, most notably in reducing the power of organised labour, this cannot be isolated from wider structural changes in labour and product markets. A review of research on economic outcomes suggests an uneven and tenuous link between institutional change and economic performance.

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  • Brown, William & Deakin, Simon & Ryan, Paul, 1997. "The Effects of British Industrial Relations Legislation 1979-97," National Institute Economic Review, National Institute of Economic and Social Research, vol. 161, pages 69-83, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:nierev:v:161:y:1997:i::p:69-83_5
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