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Evaluates the success of the Marshall Plan, a United States response to the European financial crisis in 1947. Background on the economic conditions after World War II; Assessment of the economic power of the United States after the war; Promotion of multilateral trade; Details of the plan.

The article examines the economic integration of German-occupied territories in Europe during World War II. Germany strengthened the Wehrmacht by exploiting the natural, human, and industrial resources of the conquered countries and integrating their economies with the Reich. German forces, as well as German manufacturers, used contracts in occupied territories rather than directly taking over the manufacturing companies. The transmission of contracts, which was distinct from subcontracting within the Reich, was one of the three phases of economic relations during the occupation. Topics include German-French economic relations, Germany's Four-Year Plan and conversion method for industrial collaboration, and the advantages of German contracting for these occupied nations.

The article offers information related to the economic developments in Europe. It comments that some of Europe's changes are greatly influenced by two superpowers, including the U.S. and the Soviet Union, who have guided Europe's destiny since the end of the second World War. It states that a measured American recessional resumes with negotiations on trade and troop reductions that may have a profound and traumatic effect on both Western European prosperity and security. It highlights the hope of the Russians to achieve their longstanding goal of a pivotal role in the affairs of Western Europe, striking a benign new posture to match their talk of detente. It reports on the joining of Great Britain to the European Economic Community (EEC).

The article presents an overview of the impact of the World War II on the economic conditions in Europe in 1943. It notes the importance of war relief programs to supply the needs of the civilian populations in the region. The shortage of fats and oils, the significance of agricultural rehabilitation with emphasis on the need of agricultural machinery, and the involvement of the U.S. government in the actualization of the basic relief program in Europe are also highlighted.

The article presents the outlook for the U.S. and Europe in the aftermath of the war. Developments are cited in terms of the U.S. new German policy, concessions from Great Britain on the Ruhr coal, and the less defiant opposition of France against a higher output level in Germany. The advantages of a revived German industry for France is discussed in conjunction with the reasons for its operating below capacity. Great Britain's economic plight is examined in terms of the movements in the London stock market and in foreign exchange trends.

The article focuses on the problems that businesses will face after the end of war in Europe against Germany. It provides an overview of the broadening blitzkrieg against the Nazis. It states that business is adjusting its sights to international conditions to replace wartime problems that forced all business into abnormal channels. It mentions that the first problem of business is getting representatives in Europe to survey the possibilities of resumption of private business.

The article reports on the move by Adolf Hitler, dictator of Germany, in using the industries in German occupied territories in Europe for his own war purposes. It mentions that industrial reorganization by Hitler of the occupied territories has been profitable with the Nazis planning to transfer all heavy industries to the Reich. It also explores on how the Nazis took control of agriculture in occuppied territories including France and Romania.

The article reports on the growing control of Germany of the resources and manpower of the occupied countries in Europe. It notes that in Belgium, the Germans have controlled all of the country's banks and transactions and in Denmark, the Germans have also converted a small credit into an 800,000,000 crown debt. It also emphasizes that the Germans are investing in all kinds of plants and they are expected to control an interest in every key industry and major bank in Europe.

The article discusses the effects of the financial crisis in Europe in 1939 on stocks and commodities. It mentions that security and commodity prices went up even without the increase in the prices of industrial, utility and railroad stocks. It also cites the collapse of the American Stock Market after Adolf Hitler seized Austria in 1938.

The article focuses on various crises affecting the business amidst the World War II. The U.S. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) created a committee of bankers designed to address possible occurrence of foreign exchange crisis as British pound showed a slight recovery. Many Americans were stranded in Europe as a result of the decision of European governments to use liners as troop ships. It is noted that the crises caused governments to implement strict regulations over business.

Looks back at the Marshall Plan, the proposal of then United States Secretary of State George C. Marshall to rebuild Europe after World War II. Criticisms leveled on Marshall's idea; Comparison of the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of the Cold War.

The article discusses the impact of World War II on the U.S. business, finance, and economy. Particular focus is given to the uncertainty of the outcome and length of the war. The starvation and war plague in Europe, including typhus, dysentery, and cholera, are also addressed. Details related to the program for aiding Great Britain such as transferring vessels and planes are included.

The article reports on the business and economic impacts of the European war in 1940. It cites an editorial in the "Business Week" magazine in 1939 which highlighted the need to prepare for peace in time of war. It states that the news about the invasion of Denmark and Norway by Germany has affected the growth of the stock market in April 1940.

Discusses the efforts of Nazis' victims to recover property they lost in the cataclysm of the second world war. Brief comments from Edward Fagan, who thinks the European banks and insurers owe up to $54 billion to survivors of the Nazi Holocaust; Mention of the lift of a moratorium on sanctions against Switzerland's two biggest banks by American state and local officials.