ABSTRACT

Assessments of Thatcherism have emphasised its association with the American New Right. This article argues that the West German economic model shaped Conservative policy from 1975 to 1981, amidst concern about the perceived decline of Anglo-American capitalism. Leading Conservatives believed that West Germany enjoyed low inflation and high productivity due to its form of liberal economics. Conservative policy-makers studied and considered emulating West German economic and labour policies, with the Concerted Action system being a particular focus. The German model was a key influence competing for attention from politicians committed to changing the Conservatives’ direction in the late 1970s.

摘要

对撒切尔主义的评估强调了它与美国新权利的联系。本文认为，由于担心英美资本主义的衰落，西德的经济模式在1975年至1981年期间影响了保守主义政策。领先的保守党认为，由于其自​​由主义经济形式，西德享有较低的通货膨胀率和较高的生产率。保守的政策制定者研究并考虑了仿效西德的经济和劳工政策，其中以“共同行动”系统为特别重点。德国模式是一个关键影响因素，在竞争中赢得了致力于改变保守党在1970年代后期的方向的政客们的关注。