Under Perestroika, What Did Mikhail Gorbachev Intend to Achieve

question 12

Multiple Choice

Under Perestroika, what did Mikhail Gorbachev intend to achieve?

• A)To frighten the United States with more military spending
• B)To create a more free and open political culture in the USSR
• C)To restructure the economic and political systems

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Definitions:

Disposable Income

The amount of money that households have available for spending and saving after income taxes have been accounted for, serving as an indicator of economic health.

Savings

Money that is set aside from income not used for consumption, which may be stored for future expenses, investments, or emergencies.

Capital Stock

The total amount of physical and financial assets owned by a company or country, including buildings, machinery, and equity investments.

Net Investment

The amount of investment in new capital (such as equipment, buildings, and inventory) minus depreciation of existing capital.