The Modern Greek Economy By stschroe Jan 15, 1945 Greece has a civil war Period: May 15, 1945 to May 15, 2013 The Greek Economy Mar 12, 1947 The Truman Doctrine Truman Doctrine May 2, 1950 Marshall Plan allows Greece to start rebuilding its economy. The drachma is devalued to increase exports. Zorba Jan 1, 1981 Greece joins the European Economic Community. This allows trade between members without tariffs or trade restrictions