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This article discusses the maladjustment and excess demand in the labor market in Great Britain. Statistics relating to the level of capacity, output and demand in the economy. The excess of vacancies over unemployment as obtained indicator of the effective pressure of demand for labor with its probable feedback on industrial relations and wage bargaining. Identifies the important indicators of the state of the labor market. The pattern of seasonal fluctuation examined by the simple difference from a moving arithmetic method. The survey result on the number of stoppages due to industrial disputes. Relationship between the demand for and the supply of the factor of production.

The author examines the position of Great Britain in the international scene, specifically its image as a powerful nation, and attempts to summarize materials available in the region. It is believed that Britain is not a great power because she cannot make decisions of international nature without considering the nation's reaction and does not have immediate control of sources of raw materials. Capital for development is obtained from agriculture, commerce and foreign sources.