The Soviet Union faced economic woes due to inefficiency and scarcity, exacerbated by Gorbachev's reforms and the breakup of the Soviet bloc.
Two economic problems facing the Soviet Union before the collapse were declining productivity and scarcity of goods due to an unsustainable economic system. The Soviet command economy's inefficiency led to the inability to support state enterprises and military expenses, resulting in bankruptcy.
Mikhail Gorbachev's glasnost policy contributed to the Soviet Union's collapse by allowing political openness, which exposed the system's shortcomings. Additionally, the breakup of the Soviet bloc weakened the country further as it lost control over Eastern European countries and faced increasing territorial resistance.
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