Which Scenario Shows How the Russian Concept of Blat Works

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which scenario shows how the Russian concept of blat works during a beef shortage?

• A) a politician acquires some steak through his friendship with the owner of the beef factory
• B) a beef factory owner hoards some steak at his own house
• C) a beef factory owner realizes that there is a surplus of plastic wrapping
• D) more people than usual stand in line to try to buy steak

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