What was a key reason for Hungary's relatively smooth transition from communism to capitalism?
A)It was already a mixed economy and not a complete command economy in the Soviet model.
B)It was communist in name only and thoroughly capitalist even before the fall of the USSR.
C)The Soviets encouraged economic reform and democratic pluralism in the last years of communism.
D)Violent revolution in 1989 eradicated all hard-line communists in the country, eliminating opposition.
E)The Soviets blocked Western investment and interference in Hungary's affairs before the end of communism.

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Hungary had implemented economic reforms prior to the fall of communism, introducing elements of a market economy within its socialist system, which facilitated a smoother transition to capitalism compared to other Eastern Bloc countries.

What Was a Key Reason for Hungary's Relatively Smooth Transition