The Collapse of Communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern

question 102

Multiple Choice

The collapse of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe took place mainly in the

• A)1960s.
• B)1970s.
• C)1980s.
• D)1990s.

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Endogenous Factors

Internal factors that originate within an economic system or model and determine its behavior and state.

Exogenous Factors

External influences that can cause changes in an economic system, outside of the system’s control.

Price Shock Theory

A theory suggesting that sudden and unexpected changes in prices (typically upwards) can have significant adverse effects on an economy.

Business Cycle

The economic cycle of expansion and contraction that occurs within an economy.