The incentive for the managers of a government-operated firm (for example, a state university) to promote internal efficiency and keep costs low will be
a. weak because it will be difficult for voters and their representativesto monitor and eliminate the inefficiency of such firms.
b. strong because public officials will have little concern for personalgain.
c. strong because voters can easily recognize inefficiency and penalize the public-sector managers who are responsible.
d.weak because government employees are less competent than those who work in the private sector.