Abbigail Dean

History

21 December, 03:26

Use the graph to answer the question.

A line graph shows the rise and fall of GDP in Russia from 1990-2002. The trend shows a steady decline from 1990-1994, when it levels, before hitting a sharp decline from 1997-1999. The line then rebounds.

What conclusion is best supported by this graph?

After the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia quickly developed a thriving market economy.

The Russian economy has steadily improved since it abandoned communism.

Russia's GDP improved after it developed a command economy.

Russia's transition from a command to a market economy was slow and difficult.