Which of the following is a source of government failure?

A) The invisible hand.
B) The lack of bureaucracy in government.
C) The enormous size and scope of government.
D) Excessive flexibility.

Government Failure

Inefficiencies in resource allocation caused by problems in the operation of the public sector (government). Specific examples include the principal-agent problem, the special-interest effect, the collective-action problem, rent seeking, and political corruption.

Size and Scope

Refers to the scale of a business's operations and the breadth of its products, services, and market reach.

Invisible Hand

A concept introduced by Adam Smith to describe how individuals' self-interested actions can lead to positive outcomes for the society as a whole.