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 deng believed in collectivization of farms, while mao repealed these ideas in favor of limited private ownership of land.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:

Deng Xiaoping introduced market - oriented reforms including limited capitalism to modernize China. Mao Zedong, following Marxist - Leninist ideology, rejected capitalist ideas. The other options are incorrect as Mao closed schools during the Cultural Revolution (not Deng), Mao was more isolationist in some periods compared to Deng's open - door policy, and Mao promoted collectivization while Deng allowed more private ownership in rural areas.

Answer:

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