USSR economics Flashcards
1
Q
How big was the SU economy when compared to that of the USA?
A
Roughly a sixth the size of that of the USA
2
Q
What could the Russian economy not fulfill?
A
Increasing demands for consumer goods from the Russian population
3
Q
What did detente allow Russian leaders to do?
A
Ease their economic problems by reducing defence spending and encouraging loans and trade from the West
