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Deregulation, Debt and Downturn in the UK Economy

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The boom of the later 1980s was not due solely to financial institutions greater freedom to lend to the private sector. This was activated by over-optimism about the economy's performance. These two influences combined to cause the 'over-heating' for which the current recession is seen as the cure. Although the removal of restraints on financial institutions contributed, it was a once-for-all process which is now virtually complete. The case for returning to a regulated financial system is weaker than the case for living with an unregulated one, despite the higher debt ratios and other conditions which have resulted from the transition to it.

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  • J.R. Sargent, 1991. "Deregulation, Debt and Downturn in the UK Economy," National Institute Economic Review, National Institute of Economic and Social Research, vol. 137(1), pages 75-98, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:niesru:v:137:y:1991:i:1:p:75-98
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