what is the most difficult problem faced by government officials in a command economy?

Answer 1

The lack of incentives. Coupled with low level corruption, it means that plans remain unfulfilled; or else reports from the field are falsified and central planners get a wrong (overly optimistic) picture of production.

Answer 2

When it comes to the American economy, the core problem is economic inequality. The latest government data show that in 2005 rich Americans captured the greatest share of the nation's wealth since data have been collected. The rich are getting richer and all working- and middle-class Americans are losing ground. NO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS SEEM INTERESTED IN ADDRESSING THIS PROBLEM THAT EVENTUALLY WILL LEAD TO HISTORIC SOCIAL UNREST AND A SECOND AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

Answer 3

Trying to find out where the money went. So much is mis-appropriated, like in 200 dollars for a toilet seat. And what are they going to do about social security now that it is nearly bankrupt and they are actually admitting it.

Answer 4

Corruption. Followed by pressure from the people to always get things right. And last but not the least influence from other countries with free market economies to change their ways.

Here is a case study (not necessarily agreeing with my view but you might find it helpful)

http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~tnchina/commentary/yang1200.html

Answer 5

Politically correct publicity and a media willing to exploit it.

Answer 6

being honest. you cant get that now. vote libertarian....LP.ORG