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The transcript discusses the economic recovery in post-war Germany, highlighting increased industrial production and currency reform. A new stable currency led to a reduction in black market activities and encouraged farmers to bring their products to market. These changes were documented to show the improving conditions in the western zones of Germany.

What were the two main factors that contributed to the improvement of Germany's economy after the war?

• Increased industrial production and currency reform

• Technological innovation and education

• Military expansion and foreign aid

• Tourism and agriculture

How did the introduction of a new stable currency affect the black market in Germany?

• It made the black market more profitable

• It led to the black market drying up

• It caused the black market to flourish

• It had no effect on the black market

What change did farmers make in response to the new economic conditions?

• They began hoarding more goods

• They brought their products to town

• They started exporting their products

• They stopped farming altogether

What was the significance of the goods filling the shops in Germany?

• It led to increased exports

• It caused inflation to rise

• It indicated a surplus of goods

• It showed a return to pre-war normalcy

What was recorded by a March of time in recent weeks?

• The decline of the German economy

• The improving conditions in the western zones of Germany

• The rise of the black market

• The introduction of new technology