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What was the primary goal of the shock therapy in the economies of Soviet bloc countries?
What was the primary goal of the shock therapy in the economies of Soviet bloc countries?
- To promote regional trade alliances among the Soviet bloc countries
- To strengthen the collective farming system
- To establish a mixed economy
- To transition to a free trade regime and attract foreign investment (correct)
What was the consequence of the shock therapy on the trade alliances among the Soviet bloc countries?
What was the consequence of the shock therapy on the trade alliances among the Soviet bloc countries?
- They were strengthened and expanded
- They were gradually dissolved and replaced with direct links to the West (correct)
- They were completely abolished and replaced with bilateral trade agreements
- They were maintained, but with some modifications
What was the vision for the agricultural sector under the shock therapy?
What was the vision for the agricultural sector under the shock therapy?
- To maintain collective farming and state-controlled agriculture
- To introduce private farming and capitalist practices (correct)
- To establish a mixed economy in agriculture
- To promote cooperative farming and communal ownership
What was the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the shock therapy?
What was the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the shock therapy?
What was the ultimate goal of the shock therapy for the economies of Soviet bloc countries?
What was the ultimate goal of the shock therapy for the economies of Soviet bloc countries?
What was the impact of the shock therapy on the Soviet bloc countries' external orientation?
What was the impact of the shock therapy on the Soviet bloc countries' external orientation?
What is a key feature of collective security in the international system?
What is a key feature of collective security in the international system?
What is a benefit of India's relationship with Russia?
What is a benefit of India's relationship with Russia?
What is the purpose of the STEP exercise in the classroom?
What is the purpose of the STEP exercise in the classroom?
What was the result of the disintegration of the Soviet Union for some of its satellite states?
What was the result of the disintegration of the Soviet Union for some of its satellite states?
What is a key feature of the international system in the context of order?
What is a key feature of the international system in the context of order?
What is a goal of strengthening and democratizing bodies like the UN?
What is a goal of strengthening and democratizing bodies like the UN?
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Soviet economy?
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Soviet economy?
What was a consequence of the disintegration of the USSR?
What was a consequence of the disintegration of the USSR?
Which of the following events occurred FIRST?
Which of the following events occurred FIRST?
What was a result of the Soviet Union's disintegration?
What was a result of the Soviet Union's disintegration?
Why is Russia important to India?
Why is Russia important to India?
What has been a consequence of India's relations with Russia?
What has been a consequence of India's relations with Russia?
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