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In History / College | 2025-07-03

What was Joseph Stalin's goal in creating a command economy?
A. to gradually move to a market economy
B. to conserve limited resources
C. to shift resources toward necessities
D. to outproduce capitalist nations

Asked by inez5044

Answer (2)

Stalin's command economy aimed to outproduce capitalist nations by placing state control over production. This system prioritized heavy industry at the expense of agriculture to achieve rapid industrialization. The ultimate goal was to establish the Soviet Union as a superpower and compete with capitalist economies. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

Stalin's command economy aimed primarily to outproduce capitalist nations by establishing state control over production and focusing on heavy industry. This system sought rapid industrialization through comprehensive Five-Year Plans and collectivization of agriculture. The selected option is D: to outproduce capitalist nations.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04