Why was it difficult to obtain goods under Stalin?

Question by Shea: why was it difficult to obtain such goods as clothing and food in the Soviet Union under Stalin?
A. The state wanted to keep the standard of living low.
B. The resources to make such goods were not available.
C. Because of higher salaries, most Soviets preferred to work in industry.
D. Stalin’s policies made production of consumer goods a low priority.

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Answer by fudge.xx
D, i think, but it could be B because as a communist state they would not trade with other countries.

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