Which of the Following Was NOT a Factor Which Led

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a factor which led to the demise of the Soviet economy?

• A)a failure to embrace technological innovations in industry, research and development
• B)collectivized agriculture remained inefficient
• C)poor infrastructure as result of a lack of roads, railroads and canals built during the Soviet era
• D)a rising economic gap between the Soviet elite and the common people
• E)poor quality manufactured goods compared to what was produced in the West

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