Some Economists Contend That Government Agencies Are Generally Less Efficient

Multiple Choice

Some economists contend that government agencies are generally less efficient than private businesses due to the following reasons, except

A) government bureaucracies do not face the profit motive, which is a major incentive that guides private firms.
B) government bureaucrats tend to deal with failing programs by putting more resources into the programs, rather than eliminating the program.
C) incompetent workers gravitate toward government, while motivated workers gravitate toward the private sector.
D) bureaucrats, along with the special-interest groups they serve, often gain enough political clout to keep their agencies going regardless of performance.