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The impact of Thatcherism, 1979–1987 (A-level only) key terms
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The impact of Thatcherism, 1979–1987 (A-level only)
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Monetarism
An economic theory that focuses on controlling the money supply to manage inflation, rather than using fiscal policy.
Right-to-Buy
A policy introduced by the Thatcher government allowing council house tenants to purchase their homes at discounted prices.
Inflation
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Unemployment
The state of being jobless and actively seeking work.
Thatcherism
A political ideology associated with Margaret Thatcher, emphasizing free markets, individualism, and a reduction in the power of trade unions.
Right to Buy
A policy allowing tenants of council houses to purchase their homes at discounted prices, introduced in the 1980s.
Cold War
A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States and their respective allies, lasting from the end of World War II until the early 1990s.
European Economic Community (EEC)
A regional organization which aimed to bring about economic integration among its member states, established by the Treaty of Rome in 1957.
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