In the former Soviet bloc, who were the winners and losers in economic reconstruction?
A)Veterans and factory workers were losers; scholars and organized crime leaders were big winners.
B)Ordinary citizens and the elderly were losers; the young and ex-Communists were winners.
C)Ex-Communists and government officials were losers; skilled technicians and scientists were winners.
D)Corporate managers and bankers were losers; construction workers and the military were winners.

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In the economic reconstruction of the former Soviet bloc, ordinary citizens and the elderly often found themselves at a disadvantage due to the rapid changes and instability, while the young and ex-Communists, who were more adaptable or had insider knowledge and connections, were able to capitalize on the new opportunities presented by the transition to a market economy.

In the Former Soviet Bloc, Who Were the Winners and Losers