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 determine the correct answer, we analyze the economic systems of Cuba and North Korea. Cuba has been implementing economic reforms that have loosened some government control (allowing more private - sector activity, for example), while North Korea's economy is still highly centrally planned with the government maintaining a tight grip.

• Option 1: Incorrectly states the opposite of the actual economic trends.
• Option 2: Correctly describes the economic control situation. Cuba has started to loosen government control, and North Korea still has tight government control over the economy.
• Option 3: Does not accurately represent the economic situations of either country. North Korea's economy is not about "economic uncertainty in exchange for individual choice", and Cuba's is not about "economic security in exchange for government control" in this misrepresented way.
• Option 4: Misrepresents both countries' economic systems. Cuba is not characterized by "economic uncertainty in exchange for individual choice" in this incorrect manner, and North Korea's system is not as described here.

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.