Henry Higgs offers an insightful analysis of the British economy in this classic study, first published in 1918. Higgs covers a wide range of topics, including the role of government in economic policy, the impact of World War I on the British economy, and the relationship between industry and labor. This edition includes a new introduction by a leading economist.

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