ANSWERS & TRANSLATIONS

1. The deficit was stopping the country's economic growth and development. Answer: impedía.

2. When there was governmental rent control, the black market developed vigorously. Answer: había.

3. The gross domestic product fluctuated unstably. Answer: oscilaba.

4. During the last decade, the national audit office did not function very well. Answer: no funcionaba.

5. When many industries were privatized, the national income and production did not increase. Answer: no incrementaban.