Khrushchev’s Economy

Question 1

6th 5 Year Plan

Answer 1

• Improved incentives/conditions for agricultural workers
• VLS, corn campaign
• Emphasis on heavily industry (tractors/machinery)
• Abandoned after 2yrs due to over-optimistic targets

Question 2

7 Year Plan

Answer 2

• Focus on light industry (clothes/shoes)
• Boost agricultural production
• Chemical industries for fertilisers/synthetic materials
• Oil/gas