In Deciding Between Using a Public Bureau or a Private

question 136

Multiple Choice

In deciding between using a public bureau or a private firm to collect garbage, elected officials may prefer a public bureau because

• A)public bureaus have been shown to be more efficient than private firms in garbage collection
• B)they can convey political favors by giving people jobs in the public bureau
• C)public bureaus will be more responsive to consumers
• D)citizens would have to pay if private firms collected garbage
• E)taxes will be lower if the public bureau is in charge of garbage collection

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