Philippines 1946 5 year economic plan

After Philippines got the Bell Trade Act in 1946, what should they do with it?

• Party

• Start building public amenities like schools, hospitals, airports

• Bribe officials

• Focus on the agricultural sector

How can the Philippines increase economic growth?

• Disposing of the Hukbalahap

• Kicking the US out

• Raise the tax rates for everybody

• Improve production of primary products before moving on to industrialisation

What specific agricultural products should the Philippines focus on?

• Banananananaananans

• Rice

• Coconut products

• Airplanes

Should the Philippines increase their tax rates?

• Yes >:)

• No

What should the Philippines trade with the US after 1946?

• Agricultural products

• Airplanes

• Industrial products

• Iphone 14 max

Where should agriculture in the Philippines take place?

• Manila

• Rural areas

• Ohio, USA

• US Military bases in Philippines

Should the Philippines have free public education for its people?

• No

• No

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Education of future gen to ensure long-term economic growth.

Exchange with skills, resources and manpower with the US in the future can be achieved

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL

Which languages should be taught in school in the Philippines?

• Swahili

• Tagalog

• Ancient Egyptian

• English

Answer explanation

Can work together w the US

Different people working in the Philippines will be able to communicate with each other, promoting trade

Should there be price controls on agriculture?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Price controls encourage oversupply and are inefficient. Farmers would be encouraged to produce food that no one actually wanted to eat. This included using more chemicals to increase yields

What can the Philippines focus on other than economic growth and ensuring equity?

• Building a second moon

• Rebuilding its infrastructure

• Assassinating the President

• Creating the country mascot

Answer explanation

Mascots can encourage Filipinos to feel proud of their country

Infrastructure = nice buildings for tourism, transportation for goods and people etc