撒切尔主义 - 撒切尔主义.ppt

0803 费宇杰 The Content The Definition The Background The Main Policies The Influence The Criticism The Definition Thatcherism describes the conviction politics , economics and social policy , and political style of the British Conservative politician Margaret Thatcher, who was the leader of her party from 1975 to 1990. The Background During the 1960s and 1970s, all European countries, except for Britain , had so-called “ economic miracles ”. Britain was often described as the “ sick man of Europe ” because of its industrial strife and poor economic performance compared to other European countries The Main Policies ② Privatization ③ Opposition to trades unions ④ Reforms in public spending and social service. ⑤ A strong premiership The Main Policies ① arism arism placed a priority on controlling inflation over controlling unemployment . Inflation is the result of there being too much money in the economy . The government committed itself to gradual reductions in the money supply and increases in various taxs to quell inflation. The Main Policies ② Privatization Thatcher believed very strongly in the freedom of the individual and the removal of the state from the market system . - Gas, electricity, telephony, British Airways and later British Rail were all privatized. - Selling of government ’ s share in BP . The Main Policies ③ Opposition to trades unions Trade unions led to the downfall of three governments . Thatcher saw this a very important part of her plans for the country. In 1980, 82, 84 and 88 legislation was introduced affecting the unions. Trade unions thus operated in a tighter framework . Their influence waned . The Main Policies ④ Reforms in public spending and social service. “ Thatcher ’ s government insisted that it could no longer be a universal provider .”“ If a man will not work he shall not eat. ” - Spending was cut in housing, energy, educatio