9.2.1 - Economic Problems
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What does the term 'Centralization' refer to in the context of the Soviet economy?
💡 Hint: Think about who controls the economy.
What was a significant problem of the Soviet economy in the 1980s?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when there’s not enough of something.
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What is a significant problem characterized by the Soviet economy in the late 1980s?
💡 Hint: Focus on what happens when the economy is failing.
True or False: The Soviet Union's military commitments had no impact on its economy.
💡 Hint: Think about where resources come from.
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Considering the inefficiencies in the centralized planning of the Soviet economy, create a proposal for an alternative economic system. Discuss the potential benefits and challenges of this new system.
💡 Hint: Think about what freedom of choice might bring to the economy.
Analyze how the public's demand for reform during the economic crisis influenced Gorbachev's policies of Glasnost and Perestroika.
💡 Hint: Consider how the need for change can prompt new policies.
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