The term is also applied to Bolivia's case. Bolivia successfully tackled hyperinflation in 1985 under Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada, using Sachs' ideas.[citation needed] In particular, Sachs and Sanchez de Lozada cited West Germany as inspiration where, during 1947–48, price controls and government support were withdrawn over a very short period, kick-starting the German economy and completing its transition from an authoritarian post-War state.[citation needed]