As leader of the Soviet Union in the 1980s, Mikhail Gorbachev introduced reforms to improve the Soviet economy and increase the standard of living of the Soviet people. What caused many of the economic problems that the Soviet Union faced at that time?%0D%0A%0D%0AA. %0D%0AThe Soviet Union did not regulate its economy.%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AB. %0D%0AThe Soviet Union discouraged industrialization.%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AC. %0D%0AThe Soviet Union lacked access to natural resources.%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0AD. %0D%0AThe Soviet Union spent too much money on its military.
D. The Soviet Union spent too much money on its military.
One of the main causes of the economic problems faced by the Soviet Union in the 1980s was the significant amount of resources allocated to the military. The arms race with the United States during the Cold War put a strain on the Soviet economy, diverting funds away from other sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, and consumer goods production. This heavy investment in the military ultimately contributed to the economic stagnation and decline of the Soviet Union.