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Re: turn to monetarism query



Title: Re: turn to monetarism query
I do not think Nixon turned to monetarism. Read Bill Greider's "Secrets of the Temple" for an account of the turn to monetarism in the US. He says it came later in 1978 under Carter with the appointment of Volcker.
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From: STEPHEN BLOCK [mailto:blocks@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 8:08 AM
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Subject: Re: turn to monetarism query



 In the early 70's, Nixon turned away from wage and price control in favour of monetary solutions (to combat inflation). Can anyone cite any good accounts of this? It can be within the broader context of the turn to monetarism in the US and the UK, but my interest is on Nixon's doing this, the possible motivations behind it and the effects these changes had on the direction of economic policy. Obviously this is a large subject, but my interest is really on the kinds of debates around this turn around that time. But any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

Stephen





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