Question 38
HardOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. Critics argue that public sector assets were sometimes sold for less than they were worth.
II. Money from disinvestment was always used to develop the public sector firms that were sold.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Undervaluation of assets is a common criticism: I is true.
The money was often used to make up the government's revenue shortfall, so II is false.
- Concept
- Appraisal of disinvestment
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