Mikhail Gorbachev's policy of perestroika introduced what reforms?

A) reduction of the Soviet nuclear arsenal
B) elimination of the KGB to allow for more open expression
C) economic reforms that included material incentives for workers
D) bans on foreign investment to make the Soviet Union more self-sustaining
E) incorporation of representatives from Warsaw Pact nations into the Soviet Union's government

Perestroika

A political movement for reform within the Communist Party of the Soviet Union during the 1980s, aimed at restructuring the Soviet economy and government.

Economic Reforms

Changes to economic policies or structures, typically intended to improve efficiency, growth, and the equitable distribution of resources.

Material Incentives

Benefits or rewards of a tangible nature, such as money or goods, used to motivate individuals towards certain behaviors or actions.