In the Context of Political Economy, One Notable Development of the Past

question 49

Multiple Choice

In the context of political economy, one notable development of the past 20 years has been the spread of:

• A)centrally planned economies.
• B)mixed economies.
• C)totalitarian governments.
• D)democracy.
• E)communism.

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Definitions:

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