Economic condition of Europe after World War 1?

At the end of World War 2 conditions in Germany were appalling. * Practically all the major cities had been severely bombed. * The transport system (especially the rail network) had been very badly damaged. * Mothers and children who had been evacuated to the countryside returned to the cities, usually on foot. When they got back many found that their homes were in ruins; but if at all possible they made minor repairs and lived in the ruins. * Many women had no idea whether their husband were alive, wounded or dead. * There was no German government, and even war widows who had the necessary documents were unable to get war pensions. * There were severe food shortages. * In the cities, many of the road could only be used on foot. Rubble from bombing had narrowed the carriageway to 3 or 4 feet. * Even when food and fuel were theoretically available, there were serious distribution problems. * Prices rose be about 80% in 1945, and for many purposes the currency was worthless. Cigarettes were widely used instead of money. Some women who would normally never have done so, took to prostitution. In addition to all this, Germany's reputation was in tatters. Obviously, the Allies did what they could to get the country moving again. For example, women were employed to clear the mounds of rubble. They got one square meal a day for themselves and their children and were also paid - but very little. In September 1945 schooling restarted, mainly with elderly teachers with a clean political record. They taught in shifts and the kids got about 2 hours' teaching a day. There were serious fuel shortages, exacerbated by the state of the transport systems. The early months of 1947 were exceptionally cold in much of Europe and conditions were grim. So it goes on ...