Question

From what you learned about Cuba and other command economies, what trade-offs may encourage some Cubans to oppose drastic economic changes?

A. Increased individual wealth, access to a variety of goods
B. Strong government control, limited economic freedom
C. Economic stability, access to global markets
D. Increased foreign investment, capitalist ideology

Answer 1

Some Cubans may oppose economic changes due to the potential loss of economic stability and government-provided necessities, and ideological opposition to capitalist values.

Step-by-step explanation:

The trade-offs that may encourage some Cubans to oppose drastic economic changes include the potential loss of economic stability and the fear of diminishing strong government control, which in a command economy like Cuba's, includes the provision of necessities such as healthcare and education.

While a shift towards a market economy could bring about increased individual wealth and a wider array of consumer goods, it could also lead to reduced economic equality and a greater risk of economic fluctuations. Moreover, those with ideological commitments to socialism may resist the introduction of capitalist ideology and the increase in foreign investment that could come with more open economic reforms.