Question

Which of the following best analyzes a possible explanation for the connection between authoritarianism and ineffective economic policy? (1 point)

Authoritarian governments leave too much economic power in the hands of the people.

Authoritarian governments ignore economic policy and focus only on politics.
• Authoritarian governments are often hostile to new ideas
and dissent.
• Authoritarian governments focus only on GDP, and they
ignore economic inequality.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Authoritarian governments are often hostile to new ideas and dissent, leading to limited innovation and growth. This narrow focus on maintaining power and control can hinder the implementation of effective economic policies that could benefit the overall economy and address issues such as inequality.