Cuba Economy Questions

What are some examples of goods and services provided by the government in a command economy?

What are the characteristics of a command economy?

In Cuba's command economy, who owns businesses and farms?

• Foreign investors
• Cooperatives
• The government
• Individuals and corporations

What is the government's goal in assigning quotas to workers in a command economy?

• To make workers compete against each other
• To increase the cost of goods
• To create a surplus of goods
• To ensure everyone has the goods and services they need

What are some benefits of a command economy in Cuba?

• Limited availability of basic needs
• Low wages for workers
• Free education and healthcare
• High prices for luxury items

What recent reforms have been implemented in Cuba's command economy?

• Banning private ownership of real estate
• Allowing private farmers to sell goods directly to hotels
• Restricting self-employment opportunities
• Nationalizing all businesses

With which countries does Cuba have trade relations?

What are some examples of economic reforms in Cuba?

What is the impact of the US embargo on Cuba's economy?

What is the relationship between Cuba's economic system and political control?

• Economic system is controlled by private businesses
• Economic system is independent of political control
• Economic system is tightly controlled by political leaders
• Economic system is influenced by foreign countries