Question

how does the economy of cuba differ from the economy of north korea?
○ in north korea, the governments control of the economy has begun to loosen. in cuba, the government maintains a tight hold over the economy
○ in cuba, the governments control of the economy has begun to loosen. in north korea, the government maintains a tight hold over the economy.
○ in north korea, there is economic uncertainty in exchange for individual choice. in cuba, there is economic security in exchange for government control.
○ in cuba, there is economic uncertainty in exchange for individual choice. in north korea, there is economic security in exchange for government control.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Incorrect. Cuba has been implementing economic reforms to loosen government control, while North Korea maintains tight government control over the economy.
• Option 2: Correct. Cuba has started to loosen government control (e.g., allowing more private enterprises), and North Korea has a highly centralized, government - controlled economy.
• Option 3: Incorrect. The descriptions of economic uncertainty and security with respect to Cuba and North Korea are reversed.
• Option 4: Incorrect. The characterizations of economic uncertainty/security and individual choice/government control for Cuba and North Korea are incorrect.

Answer:

B. In Cuba, the government's control of the economy has begun to loosen. In North Korea, the government maintains a tight hold over the economy.