When the Communist Party took over China, "The Great Leap Forward" was instituted as a system to encourage the growth of agricultural production in China. Yet, during this time, millions of people starved to death. Why did this occur?
A) Farmers' self-interest was not aligned with social interest.
B) The land and its output were controlled by a few wealthy individuals.
C) The farmers violated government policy.
D) The farmers were being jailed.
