Trade in the UK

Background The United Kingdom, officially named the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (population 59.5 million), was the dominant power in both the industrial and maritime sectors of the economy in the 19th century. It played a leading role in the development of parliamentarian democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its height, the British Empire covered over a quarter of the globe. Despite this overwhelming success, the 20th century proved to be …

…it had been around for a considerably long time, but has been through some significant economic turmoil it should be considered still growing. A policy of free trade allows the country to grow unrestricted by the government. Works Consulted 1. “Economy – Overview”, CIA World Fact book 1999. Online. http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/uk.html#Econ. 15 October 2000. 2. “United Kingdom: Trade”, Encyclopædia Britannica 1999-2000. Online. http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/6/0,5716,120036+8+110750,00.html. 17 October 2000.