Decision Making is a case study of the decision to raise the Bank Rate by 2% (to 7%) on 19 September 1957. Reconsiders selected aspects of the original study in the light of files recently released in the Public Record Office and of other publications since the book was published. (Abstract amended)
Reviews The Mystery of Crichel Down based on the relevant documents released under the 30-year-rule. Reviews are provided by a senior civil servant, who draws out the 3 main aspects of the case and comments on the timeless lessons on the bureaucratic and political process which it demonstrates; and by an academic specialist, who notes the defects of the one-man enquiry, and the many important questions arising from this case which have yet to be resolved. (PAS)