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In this decade, a British “Price Commission” was set up following a 90-day freeze on prices amid the effects of the “Barber Boom.” In this decade, Britain negotiated a 3.9 billion dollar loan from the IMF. Amid (10[1])a worldwide (10[1])period of (10[1])stagflation in this decade, Britain briefly introduced a three-day working week. Early in this decade, new pence were introduced to replace shillings on “Decimalisation Day.” (10[1]-5[1])A wave of strikes late in this decade that became known as the “Winter of Discontent” contributed to the fall of James Callaghan’s government. For 10 points, monetarist-influenced policies were introduced to Britain after Margaret Thatcher first came to power late in what decade? ■END■ (10[1])

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