What was the economic impact of the Marshall Plan on the United States itself?
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Correct answer: It stimulated the U.S. economy as most of the aid was used to buy American-made goods
The plan functioned as a massive export subsidy. Because Europe used the credits to purchase American machinery, fuel, and food, it helped sustain the U.S. post-war economic boom.
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