Question

Why might a socialist society have a less rigid command economy than a communist society? A. In a socialist society, an authoritarian government controls the economy. B. In a socialist society, the centers of economic power are under private control. C. In a socialist society, all economic and political power rests in the hands of the central government. D. In a socialist society, various political systems may be combined with public control of the economy.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. In a socialist society, various political systems may be combined with public control of the economy. (gradpoint)

Answer 2

The right answer is: D) In a socialist society(...)control of the economy. Unlike communism, which is based on the dictatorship of the proletariat, socialism, at least from the theory, can operate under a democratic regime.

However, centralize planning and the management of such a wide range of productive units often creates heavy administrative bureaucratic structures prone to inefficiency or even corruption.