Question

which explains a difference between deng xiaoping and mao zedong in regards to economic policy? deng sought to modernize china by introducing capitalism in a limited way, while mao rejected all capitalist ideas. deng closed schools and learning, while mao believed training a skilled workforce was key to economic prosperity. deng closed the country to outside influences, while mao supported learning new technology from other countries. deng believed in collectivization of farms, while mao repealed these ideas in favor of limited private ownership of land.

Explanation:

Mao Zedong was committed to a socialist - centered economic model and rejected capitalist ideas. Deng Xiaoping introduced market - oriented reforms, which included limited capitalist elements like special economic zones to modernize China. The other options have incorrect attributions of policies to Deng and Mao.

Answer:

A. Deng sought to modernize China by introducing capitalism in a limited way, while Mao rejected all capitalist ideas.