The Christian Democratic Party which has been in power for a number of years. together with several splinter parties. manages to keep the Communists in check. and thus reduce the prospects of serious political disturbances. Financially Italy has received considerable help from abroad and has put such aid to very good use. Her currency is stabilized. and a good deal of prewar tourist trade has been regained. Her principal problem is unemployment. but efforts are being made to meet this difficulty. at least in part through emigration. Socially the Government has undertaken numerous reforms. especially in the distribution of large estates. Such measures have helped greatly in alleviating the hardships of the rural population in certain areas.
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