Question

A government's decision to privatise a state-owned enterprise is a measure to:

• A. Increase government spending on social welfare programs.
• B. Implement stricter regulations on private industries.
• C. Nationalize all existing private enterprises.
• D. Generate one-time revenue and improve efficiency.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Generate one-time revenue and improve efficiency.

• Privatisation sells government assets to the private sector.

• This generates revenue and often leads to improved efficiency and service quality due to competitive pressure.