This book investigates the intricate relationship between economic theory and the specific fiscal policies enacted in the United Kingdom during 1984. Michael Keen, an economist, analyzes the prevailing economic conditions and theoretical frameworks that informed the Thatcher government's budget decisions. The work examines the data, policy choices, and their immediate economic consequences, presenting an argument about the underlying economic philosophy guiding these actions.

This book is likely regarded as a specialized academic text for economists and historians focusing on the Thatcher era. Its analysis of the 1984 budget would appeal to those interested in the practical application of economic policy and its theoretical underpinnings during a significant period of British economic reform.