The first study of the underground economy in austerity Britain. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including recently declassified material, it reveals the nature and extent of black marketeering in rationed and price controlled goods during the 1940s and early 1950s.
The first study of the underground economy in austerity Britain. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including recently declassified material, it reveals the nature and extent of black marketeering in rationed and price controlled goods during the 1940s and early 1950s.
Mark Roodhouse is a Lecturer in History at the University of York. His research focuses on the economic and social history of modern Britain.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction: the 'unethical' consumer Part I 'Under the counter': evading economic control 1: 'Large enough to cause concern': gauging the extent of noncompliance 2: 'A matter of friendship': the grey market 3: Beating the ration: the black market Part II 'A stiff rod in pickle': attacking black markets 4: War and order: securing compliance 5: On the street: enforcing the law 6: Sitting on the bench: the legal lottery Part III 'Black sheep - black markets': making moral choices 7: 'We all fiddle': legitimating evasion 8: Thieves' kitchens: local markets for local people 9: 'No basic, more spivs': public endorsement Conclusion: a fair trade Select Bibliography Index
Introduction: the 'unethical' consumer Part I 'Under the counter': evading economic control 1: 'Large enough to cause concern': gauging the extent of noncompliance 2: 'A matter of friendship': the grey market 3: Beating the ration: the black market Part II 'A stiff rod in pickle': attacking black markets 4: War and order: securing compliance 5: On the street: enforcing the law 6: Sitting on the bench: the legal lottery Part III 'Black sheep - black markets': making moral choices 7: 'We all fiddle': legitimating evasion 8: Thieves' kitchens: local markets for local people 9: 'No basic, more spivs': public endorsement Conclusion: a fair trade Select Bibliography Index
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