In the 1980s, One of the Most Common Sights in the Socialist

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Essay

In the 1980s, one of the most common sights in the socialist countries, such as the former Soviet Union and North Korea, were long lines for bread, sugar, and other necessities. These countries had price ceilings on these necessities. Some of the socialist nations, such as the former Soviet Union, have moved to a market economy by lifting the price ceilings, while others, such as North Korea, have retained their price ceilings. What prediction do you make about the presence (or absence) of long lines today in the former Soviet Union and North Korea? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Phobias

Irrational and intense fears of objects, situations, or activities that pose little to no actual danger, often leading to avoidance behaviors.

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, aimed at reducing anxiety or preventing a dreaded event.

Biases

Systematic tendencies to lean in a certain direction, often resulting in unfair judgments or decisions.

Drives

Internal motivational states created by physiological needs, which direct behavior to fulfill those needs.