Cuba Economy

By Anonymous

 

Country Economy

 In the 1700's and early 1800's, sugar cane became Cuba's number 1 leading crop. People who grew sugar canes raised their crops on large plantations. These plantations depended on lots of human labor. Growers brought thousands of Africans to Cuba to make them slaves. The government of Cuba is highly centralized. Provides many benefits for the people who live in Cuba, including free medical care and free education for many. However, political and economic freedom is limited.

Citation: Kapcia, A 2020, 'Cuba' , World Book Student, World Book, Chicago, viewed 4 November 2020,

https://www.worldbookonline.com/student-new/#/search/cuba%20economy/type/ar?searchType=basicsearch

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Coronavirus Impact on Economy
Cuba was able to control the coronavirus, but there was still many deaths. The pandemic's start made it difficult for the economy and damaged mismanagement and U.S. sanctions. Cuba, has a police state with a strong public health care system for everyone, and was able to quickly control the coronavirus, even as the pandemic threw richer nations into crisis. The economy was alreadly hurting from crippling U.S. sanctions and mismanagement. Cuba was particularly vulnerable to the economic devastation that followed.
Citation: Ed Augustín reported from Havana, 'Cuba', Cuba’s Economy Was Hurting. The Pandemic Brought a Food Crisis, The New York Times 2020,
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/20/world/americas/cuba-economy.html

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