Mao's resulted in decreased industrial output and food shortages.

Mao's economic plan resulted in decreased industrial output and food shortages. Mao Zedong wanted to improve the living and economic conditions in China during the late 50s, which is why he introduced his plan, titled the Great Leap Forward. However, the plan backfired, and cause quite the opposite of what he indended it to - many people now believe that it was the root of the Great Chinese Famine.