Why did great britain’s economy experience a period of stagnation after world war i? a) the war had created a large national debt, which in turn led to rising costs and a lack of jobs. b) a large number of men had been killed in the war, which resulted in a labor shortage. c) violent conflicts between workers and employers about low wages led to a loss of productivity. d) many factories and industries were destroyed in aerial bombings, resulting in a decrease in production.