AFTER THE WORLD CRIED
In years after the conclusion of World War II the worlds economy had to build itself up and get itself back on its feet. Through destruction and financial stress the world as a hole would eventually build itself back up and thrive through hard work and a steady sense of nationalism to be the very best.
The second World War wiped out Europe's economic base as well as their self confidence in their ability to defend themselves effectively. Right after the war was over there were different avenues of cooperation by the putting together of different organizations such as the OEEC (Organization for European Economic Cooperation) in 1948 to distribute Marshal Aid; and in 1960 the OEEC was redefined as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). In the late 50s and the early 60s there was rapid growth in the economy.(War, Economy and Society: 1939-1945, ALAN S. MILWARD p. 258) The EEC was proving to be quite successful. Until......
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