How Did the Command Economy of the Communist Bloc Change

question 26

Multiple Choice

How did the command economy of the Communist bloc change in the 1970s?

• A)The government banned Western TV and periodicals.
• B)The "technology gap" became narrower.
• C)The economics betrayed signs of a breakdown.
• D)Workers were generally peaceful and well satisfied.
• E)Significant strides were made toward a free market economy.

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