That environment was directly proceeded by WW2, which required massive capital investment to rebuild Europe[1]. In the UK we were still rationing candy and meat during the early 50s[2]. So, I’m not particularly eager to recreate those conditions.

1. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Plan

2. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rationing_in_the_United_King...