The Marshall Plan was successful in that ______________________.

A) it corrected Western Europe's adverse balance-of-payments arrangement with the United States
B) it brought about the complete economic integration of the Western European states
C) it stopped postwar inflation in Western Europe
D) it stimulated impressive industrial production and investment in Western Europe

Marshall Plan

A U.S.-initiated program aimed at the economic recovery of war-torn Europe post World War II, through significant financial aid and rebuilding efforts.

Western Europe

A region comprising the western part of Europe, known for its advanced economies, democratic institutions, and historical influence on global affairs.

Economic Integration

The unification of economic policies between different states through the partial or full abolition of tariff and non-tariff restrictions on trade taking place among them.