Economic and Social Problems in the USSR and the Eastern Bloc

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  • Economic and Social Problems in the USSR and Eastern Bloc
    • Weakness of the System
      • planning objectives were unrealistic
      • without competition, the quality of goods was poor
      • lack of motivation as living standards didn't improve
        • alcoholism
    • Stagnation
      • progress depended on technological innovation
        • The USSR had put little investment into modernising
      • the USSR's GDP was 37% of the USA's
      • Agricultural Production
        • labour shortage from urban growth
        • soil damage from extensive chemical fertilisation
        • USSR was dependent on grain imports from the USA
      • Oil Shortage
        • Rise in oil prices meant the USSR couldn't export their oil to COMECON which damaged relations and industry
        • planned economy was being undermined as the USSR couldn't support industry
          • lack of modernisation in infrastructure was also displayed when Chernobyl exploded in 1986
        • the failing system lead to the growth of social unrest

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