JAMB Commerce 2005 Question 5

Question 5

Government and Business

A major disadvantage of the privatisation policy is that

  1. A.the economy would be private-sector-led
  2. B.citizens would benefit less from government
  3. C.more money would be brought into circulation
  4. D.government would loss control of the economy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (government would loss control of the economy)

Explanation

When public enterprises are sold to private owners, government loses its direct say over key sectors of the economy.