... that exists in India-something China has not had problems with. China has had some success in being able to control their population explosion. The rise in living standards during the first decade of communism produced a surge in China's population. " The Great Leap Forward" disrupted the economy, reduced food production and distribution, and caused widespread famine. (166) The reaction of the Chinese people was ... to have lots of children. This population boom gave way to some of the strictest family planning rules imposed on the people of China. Couples were to marry in their late tw...

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... this hypothesis. "The road from Socialist/Command to market is a realistically achievable path" The first major factor, in determining whether or not a country is moving towards a market economy depends on the degree of state intervention- How much of a role does the government play when it comes ... runs under a single political party. India as a federal democracy, means that state governments, rather than the central government, lead the way in the reform process. China on the other hand, falls only under the one rule. When comparing the effectiveness of the two forms of government ......

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... recognized for their nationalist movements are Mohandas Gandhi and Mao Zedong. The movements which they headed greatly shaped the countries in which they lived. Mohandas Gandhi, from the country of India, is world renowned for his actions against the British in India. The problems started before Gandhi was even born. The British East India company had gained control of India by winning a battle ... was discarded from Indian culture. Gandhi had many dreams for India, and though his dream of unity was not fulfilled, he brought India freedom, his main goal. Mao Zedong was a Chinese communi...

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• Grade Level: High School