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Did Nazi economic policies of the 1930s help or hinder the war effort?
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Did Nazi economic policies of the 1930s help or hinder the war effort? The Nazis inherited a very tempestuous and poor economy. The high unemployment rates and consequences of the previous hyperinflation problems meant that Hitler needed to instigate a policy of recovery. He also wanted to begin preparing the economy for a subsequent war. However, Hitler dodged making definite decisions about the economic policy, stating that the government should "avoid all detailed statements"1 concerning it. This meant that policy of the 1930s was often vague, as not only did the party did not want to alienate economic groups, but they also had little idea of their plans themselves. This led to a generally pragmatic and responsive economic policy. This style of policy eventually benefited the economy and helped the war effort, as it enabled the government to transfer from the Four Year Plan to the War Economy quickly and effectively....
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