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Contents

1. Introduction - 1

Part 1. Economics

2. Mrs. Thatcher's Economic Policies - 9
3. Mrs. Thatcher's Economic Record - 33

Part 2. Elections
4. Economics and the Study of Elections - 51
5. The 1979 Election: Throwing the Rascals Out - 67
6. The 1983 Election: Reclaiming Voter Confidence - 93
7. The 1987 Election: Holding Voter Confidence - 113

Part 3. Popularity
8. The Popularity of Conservatives in Government - 131
9. The Popularity of Labour in Opposition - 167
10. The Popularity of the Liberals/Alliance - 191
11. Conclusion - 207

Bibliography - 217
Index - 225

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The electoral consequences of Margaret Thatcher's economic policies