The Command Economy Under the Soviet System

question 54

Multiple Choice

The command economy under the Soviet system

• A) failed to reduce economic inequality.
• B) achieved rapid industrialization.
• C) involved state-directed economic planning but not state controls on pricing.
• D) opened the country to foreign investment.
• E) All of the above statements are true.

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Definitions:

Brutality

Savage physical violence; great cruelty or a brutal act that demonstrates a lack of humanity or consideration.

Economic Enrichment

An increase in wealth or resources in an economy, leading to better quality of life and economic development.

Modernization Theory

A theory in sociology that argues that societies progress linearly from traditional to modern states, emphasizing the role of technology, economic development, and rational social institutions.

Economic Underdevelopment

A condition characterized by low industrialization, poor infrastructure, and a low standard of living within a country or region.