Question

1). Some Russians have objected to the creation of new federal districts. Why might there be disagreement over the districts?

A: There might be disagreement over the districts because the President of Russia hopes that the heads of the new federal districts will force regional officials to carry out the economic reforms that Moscow wants?

2). Why did the Russian government issue vouchers in 1992?

A: The Russian government issued vouchers in 1992 because few Russians had enough money to buy large businesses.

3). What impact might organized crime have on government revenue?

A: Organized crimes has slowed economic reform by rewarding illegal activity over honest business. And because illegal activities often go undetected, the government cannot collect taxes on them?

4). What is one of the toughest issues facing Russia's economic reformers?

A: One of the most difficult issues facing Russia's economic reformers is distance delay.

5). How has Russia moved toward a capitalist system?

A: ?

6). What are some of the obstacles to economic reform?

A: Some of the obstacles to economic reform include Russia's enormous size and widespread criminal activity.

Answer 1

5) http://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2011/04/18/russia-welcomes-capitalism-again/

All of your answers are correct.

Answer 2

5). How has Russia moved toward a capitalist system?

A: Russia has moved toward a capitalist system as it ended the tight control that the central government held over economic activity. For example, Russia remove the price controls that had been set by the Soviet government on goods sold within the country?

Answer 3

Yes! Right.