When the government sells its shares or stakes in public companies, it is known as .
A
direct investment
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B
disinvestment
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C
investment
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D
public investment
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Solution
The correct option is B disinvestment Sometimes, the government decides to sell its shares or stakes in public companies. This is known as disinvestment. Through disinvestment, the government gets receipts to finance its expenditures.