One factor hastening the demise of the Soviet Union was _____. ...

[swpotter12]

One factor hastening the demise of the Soviet Union was _____.
 
  a. its military alliance with Cuba
  b. its attempt to keep up with the United States in an arms race
  c. its inability to predict the optimal amount of defense spending
   d. its strong economic output

Question 2

The backward-bending supply curve for labor occurs because _____.
 
  a. as wages increase, individuals pay higher taxes
  b. as wages increase, individuals consume more leisure
  c. as wages increases the number of hours worked increase
   d. as wages increase, employers cannot afford as many hours

[Hikerman221]

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b