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The emergence of two power blocs not only symbolised two competing ideologies but also two alternative models of economic growth. Explain.

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  • The World after World War II

The Cold War's two blocs were never merely a contest of flags and armies — they were a live experiment in which economic system could deliver growth, security, and legitimacy.

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  • Ideological Foundations of the Two Blocs
  • The Western Model: Market Capitalism and the Marshall Plan
  • The Eastern Model: Central Planning and Comecon
  • The Comparative Verdict: Performance and Consequence

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