Which of the Following Statement Is False Concerning Global Privatization

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement is false concerning global privatization and deregulation programs:

• A) Throughout much of the 20^th century, infrastructure industries such as airlines, utilities were state-owned
• B) Privatization and deregulation programs have barely begun in Latin America and Asia
• C) The de-escalation of US-USSR East-West tensions reduced the need for governments to control essential infrastructure
• D) Since the 1980s, many governments have been happy to sell off their state-owned industries

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