Chaper 16 Flashcards
Consumer goods
Things needed for everyday life
Black market
Illegal trade where illegal goods are sold for a high amount
Market economy
Businesses are privately owned
Privatization
A change to private ownership
Kolkhoz
Farms worked by farmers who shared the farms profit and production
Sovkhozes
Farms run like factories farmers receive wages
What challenges has Russia faced in its transition to a market economy?
Providing jobs and expanding trade
How is Russia working to improve it transportation and communication system?
They are finding funds for new highways and high-tech communications
What steps has Russia taken to expand international trade and build relationships in the global community?
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Command economy
Government made key economic decisions