Rather Than Hire Federal Workers to Make Infrastructure Repairs to Interstate

question 38

Multiple Choice

Rather than hire federal workers to make infrastructure repairs to interstate highways, the government contracted with local construction companies in the affected areas to complete the work. This an example of which of the following?

• A) Deregulating
• B) Insourcing
• C) Capitalization
• D) Privatization
• E) Liquidation

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