Question

Why is it not advisable to privatise public facilities?

• A. Private agencies are driven by motives of profit.
• B. Private agencies collect bribes.
• C. There is a possibility of inaccessibility of service in the context of the poor.
• D. There is a possibility of inaccessibility of service with regard to the rich.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

There is a possibility of inaccessibility of service in the context of the poor.

Since private agencies are driven by profits, the service excludes the poor and the marginalised. The inaccessibility of tax revenue to the private agencies also contributes to the steep prices.