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Question 2 • World History

Twenty years after the fall of communism, what problem does Belarus face?

Answer
A
runaway inflation after adopting the euro
B
almost total privatization of the economy
C
a critical shortage of government jobs
D
an inefficient and outmoded industrial base

Explanation

Belarus kept much of its economy under state control after the fall of communism, so many industries did not modernize efficiently. Its key problem was an inefficient and outmoded industrial base, not widespread privatization or adopting the euro.

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