Question

Which factor hurt the Soviet economy in the 1980s?(1 point)
Responses

high military spending.
high military spending.

more spending on social welfare.
more spending on social welfare.

lower oil prices.
lower oil prices.

poor agricultural production.

Answer 1

The factor that hurt the Soviet economy in the 1980s was **lower oil prices**. While high military spending and poor agricultural production also contributed to economic challenges, the significant drop in oil prices severely impacted the Soviet economy, which was heavily reliant on oil exports for revenue.