Question
Why did command economies contribute to the end of the Cold War?
A.They outperformed market economies in productivity and innovation.
B.They eliminated poverty and class distinctions, strengthening the Soviet Union.
C.They faced inefficiencies and shortages that weakened the Soviet Union.
D.They encouraged global trade, reducing tensions between nations.
A.They outperformed market economies in productivity and innovation.
B.They eliminated poverty and class distinctions, strengthening the Soviet Union.
C.They faced inefficiencies and shortages that weakened the Soviet Union.
D.They encouraged global trade, reducing tensions between nations.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
C. They faced inefficiencies and shortages that weakened the Soviet Union.
Command economies, like that of the Soviet Union, struggled with significant inefficiencies, resource misallocation, and shortages of consumer goods. These economic problems contributed to dissatisfaction among citizens and eroded the legitimacy of the government. As the Soviet economy weakened, it became increasingly difficult for the government to maintain a strong military and support its global ambitions, ultimately contributing to the end of the Cold War.
Command economies, like that of the Soviet Union, struggled with significant inefficiencies, resource misallocation, and shortages of consumer goods. These economic problems contributed to dissatisfaction among citizens and eroded the legitimacy of the government. As the Soviet economy weakened, it became increasingly difficult for the government to maintain a strong military and support its global ambitions, ultimately contributing to the end of the Cold War.