group economicsoptional client logo february 2006 economics the uk economy in searching for big mo andrew mclaughlin chief economist 2 longest period of economic stability since 1705 3 1 0 4 5 6 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 g d p r o w th q debt fuelled expansion business consumers govt increases unavoidable household costs explain a lot change consumer behaviour 10 20 30 40 m i s e t l fu h fa v c u n x