Question

Discuss what organizational form (e.g., a private firm, government corporation, or normal government production) you think might be appropriate for each of the following. In each case, discuss problems of designing appropriate incentives and effective regulatory systems.

a. Public housing

b. Production of enriched uranium to be used in atomic bombs or nuclear power plants

c. Production of helium, sometimes used by the government for military purposes

d. Air traffic control system

e. The Patent and Copyright Office

f. Prisons

g. Job placement services

h. Administering the welfare program

i. Administering the food stamp program