Select the correct answer.

How were Deng Xiaoping’s economic policies different from Mao Zedong’s?
A.
Deng supported land ownership for the upper classes; Mao supported land ownership for peasants.
B.
Deng supported communes in rural areas; Mao supported communes in urban eras.
C.
Deng supported limited capitalist reforms; Mao did not support any form of capitalism.
D.
Deng supported efficiency in Chinese businesses; Mao supported hiring overseas employees to industry.

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The correct answer is: C. Deng supported limited capitalist reforms; Mao did not support any form of capitalism.

Deng Xiaoping's economic policies introduced elements of capitalism and market reforms, while Mao Zedong’s policies were based on strict communist principles, rejecting capitalist elements.