In the early 1950s, Franco's Spain was deeply entrenched in autarky, characterized by state control, import restrictions, rationing, and rampant bureaucracy aimed at self-sufficiency, leading to economic hardship, black markets, and stagnation; key policies included strict licensing, , , and , with some minor relaxation by mid-decade under U.S. aid but still under the overarching goal of independence.
Does this sound familiar, MAGAts?
Does this sound familiar, MAGAts?