Liskos, a Country in South America, Has a Command-Based Economy

question 29

Multiple Choice

Liskos, a country in South America, has a command-based economy. It wants to increase the supply and efficiency of its labor force. Which of the following techniques can it use to achieve this?

• A) It can encourage people to work more hours.
• B) It can decrease the retirement age of its citizens.
• C) It can try to achieve a high Gini coefficient.
• D) It can increase the reserve requirement.

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