ocr: The state monopoly of - the production and distribution ofgoods by rationing under General Ne Win's administration led to : an ucrease 111 corruption and the rise ofal nationwide black market, with huge disparities between official and unoticial prices. Only the military elite and their supporters could afford to live well. The situation has not changed significantly since 1988. Giant military enterprises grouped under a Defense Services holding Olpaly, whose capital amounts to 10% of GDP,now reap wealth and distribute privileges for a minority.. Nevertheless, traditional social and economic m ...
