In 1973 the countries of the West faced a new economic hardship when
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the U.S. withdrew many loans and investments from Europe.
the Soviet Union placed an embargo on trade with western Europe.
the Japanese GNP surpassed that of Europe.
oil-exporting countries in the Middle East banded together to raise oil prices.
the meltdown of Chernobyl occurred.
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Probably when oil prices were raised.