Mitterrand’s monetary policy A failure in the economics policy from 1981 to 1982

Abstract

This document is an introduction about the economics policies under Mitterrand’s early leadership between 1981-1982. The series of economics policies made during this period was widely considered as a total failure and the author will focus on the monetary policy to introduce the policy itself and effect of this policy. In the end of this article, the author will give some evaluation about the 1981-1982 policy and some people’s different opinion about Mitterrand’s early policy in economy.