Khrushchev's economic policy Flashcards

1
Q

1954, what campaign launched

A

Virgin Land scheme

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2
Q

How many tractors provided for Virgin Land Scheme

A

12,000

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3
Q

Farmer’s incomes…

A

Doubled during 1953-56

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4
Q

How much did food production grow 1953-56

A

51%

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5
Q

How much given to managers to reinvest

A

40% of profits

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6
Q

Labour laws removed- what was ruction in hours

A

From 48 to 41 hours a week

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7
Q

Synthetic fibres increased

A

500%

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8
Q

Replacing cola with

A

oil and gas

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9
Q

6th 5YP fertiliser increased

A

40%

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10
Q

Economic growth rate during 1950s

A

7%, compared to USA’s 2.7 %

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11
Q

What happened in 1963

A

Horrible harvest

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