Cold War and Contemporary Europe
Which development primarily resulted from the introduction of computers into business practices during postwar Europe?
Decline in service sector employment numbers.
Diminished importance of international trade agreements.
Increased productivity through automation processes.
Consolidation leading exclusively to state-owned enterprises dominating markets.
Why did the Soviet Union's economy fail to keep up with Western Europe in the post-war period?
The Soviet Union spent too much on space exploration.
The government focused on agriculture rather than industrialization.
Central planning and lack of market incentives led to economic inefficiency.
Western Europe had more natural resources than the Soviet Union.
Which policy is most associated with post-World War II welfare states in Europe designed to address social inequalities?
Expansion of government-provided healthcare services to all citizens.
Privatization of previously state-owned industries to reduce public debt.
Removal of minimum wage laws to increase competitiveness in labor markets.
Introducing flat tax rates to simplify tax codes and stimulate investment.
In what way did consumer culture change most significantly due to technological innovations following World War II?
The infiltration of telecommunications fostered a globalized consumer market with diverse product accessibilities.
The emergence of green technologies influenced consumers toward more sustainable purchasing decisions.
Mass production led to an increase in affordable consumer goods such as household appliances and automobiles.
The introduction of personal computers shifted shopping habits towards e-commerce platforms.
Which plan implemented by Charles De Gaulle helped stabilize French currency and improve its economy in the late 1950s?
Schuman Plan
Monnet Plan
New Franc Plan
Dawes Plan
What was a major consequence of the establishment of social welfare programs by most Western European countries after World War II?
An immediate surge in GDP rates across Western Europe.
Escalation in corruption and misuse of public funds.
A rise in taxes and public spending.
An increase in national debt leading to bankruptcy.
Which organization introduced the Euro currency?
European Union (EU)
United Nations
World Trade Organization (WTO)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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Who penned the influential work 'The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money', which influenced economic policy in the post-war period?
Friedrich Hayek
Milton Friedman
John Maynard Keynes
Samuel P Huntington
How did the increased women's labor force participation post-World War II affect the European economy?
It led to an economic recession due to job competition.
It significantly contributed to economic growth.
It reduced economic growth due to lower wages for women.
It had no significant impact on the economy.
What transportation innovation became popular in the post-war period in Europe due to its affordability and flexibility?
High-speed trains
The personal automobile
Air travel
Ship transport