Khrushchev's economic policy Flashcards
1
Q
1954, what campaign launched
A
Virgin Land scheme
2
Q
How many tractors provided for Virgin Land Scheme
A
12,000
3
Q
Farmer’s incomes…
A
Doubled during 1953-56
4
Q
How much did food production grow 1953-56
A
51%
5
Q
How much given to managers to reinvest
A
40% of profits
6
Q
Labour laws removed- what was ruction in hours
A
From 48 to 41 hours a week
7
Q
Synthetic fibres increased
A
500%
8
Q
Replacing cola with
A
oil and gas
9
Q
6th 5YP fertiliser increased
A
40%
10
Q
Economic growth rate during 1950s
A
7%, compared to USA’s 2.7 %
11
Q
What happened in 1963
A
Horrible harvest
