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The Politics of Optimism

on BBC Radio 3

Despite the chequered history of economic planning in this country. attempts to make the future less uncertain are still an important part of both Socialist and Conservative political philosophy.
The historian and economist, John Valzey , reflects on attempts to plan the future and talks to those involved as industrialists, economists and politicians.
With contributions from SIR ALEC CAIRNCROSS , SIR CHARLES CARTER , STUART HOLLAND , MP, DAVID LEA. MICHAEL SHANKS and RONALD UTIGER.
Producer THOMAS SUTCLIFFE

Contributors

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John Valzey
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Sir Alec Cairncross
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Charles Carter
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Stuart Holland
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Michael Shanks
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Ronald Utiger.
Producer:
Thomas Sutcliffe

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