* Established a system of fixed exchange rates, with the US dollar as the reserve currency.
* Provided loans to help rebuild Europe and Japan.
* Promoted free trade and investment.
Decolonization
* The independence of many African and Asian countries led to a more diverse global economy.
* New countries often had different economic policies than their former colonizers.
Rise of the United States
* The United States emerged from the war as the world's leading economic power.
* US companies invested heavily in Europe and Japan, helping to rebuild their economies.
* The US also provided foreign aid to many countries to help them achieve economic development.
Technological Change
* The war accelerated the development of new technologies, such as jet engines, computers, and synthetic materials.
* These technologies were used to boost productivity and create new industries.
Increased Global Trade
* The volume of global trade increased significantly after the war.
* This was due to several factors, including the lowering of trade barriers, the expansion of the global economy, and the development of new transportation technologies.
The emergence of multinational corporations
* Multinational corporations are companies that operate in multiple countries.
* They played a major role in the post-war economic boom, as they helped to spread technology and investment around the world.