History A-Level
Post-war recovery and the 'economic miracle'
What Post-war recovery and the 'economic miracle' means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Post-war recovery and the 'economic miracle'
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A revival of manufacturing strength that raised living standards, though agriculture continued to shrink.
Topics that use Post-war recovery and the 'economic miracle'
- Paper 3, Option 37.2: Germany, 1871–1990: united, divided and reunited - 2 Economic change in Germany and West Germany (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Economic crisis and unemployment
- Industrial growth and manufacturing strength
- Agricultural decline and rural change
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