Capitalism. Much of Europe as a whole had many economic goals after World War 2, as this period defined the beginning of the Age of Capitalism. Two of France's main goals were the increase of working hours and productivity gains to rebuild its stability.Much of Europe as a whole had many economic goals after World War 2, as this period defined the beginning of the Age of Capitalism. Two of France's main goals were the increase of working hours and productivity gains to rebuild its stability.Much of Europe as a whole had