“Social and economic policies in authoritarian states did not always achieve their aims.” Discuss with reference to one authoritarian state.

The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the statement that social and economic policies of one authoritarian state did not always achieve their aims. The results of the policies may extend (briefly) beyond 2000, but they must be clearly linked to policies from within the timeframe. A comparative approach may or may not be used. Candidates may refer to the social and economic policies of one ruler, multiple rulers, or throughout the duration of the authoritarian state. Social policies may focus on religion, education, youth, families, women, minorities and social welfare. Economic policies may focus on industrialization, agriculture, transport, taxation, trade and labour. Candidates may agree, partly agree or disagree with the statement.