France and the International Economy

Frances M.B. Lynch is Reader in French Studies at the University of Westminster. Her publications include the co-authored The Frontier of National Sovereignty (1993).

'This is an important book that deserves a wide readership' - - Economic History Review'...this book is a useful survey of the evolution of France's post-war policies...this volume will also be helpful to the understanding of today's debates.' - Ludovic Cailluet, University of Reading.

• Introduction 1 OUT OF THE ABYSS 2 NEGOTIATING AMERICAN AID 3 FRANCE AND THE MARSHALL PLAN 4 FINANCING INVESTMENT UNDER THE MONNET PLAN 5 FRANCE AND THE RECONSTRUCTION OF WESTERN EUROPE 6 TRADE LIBERALIZATION OR PROTECTION? 7 MODERNIZING FRENCH AGRICULTURE 8 TOWARDS THE COMMON MARKET 9 THE RETREAT FROM EMPIRE