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Provide a short list and discuss the specific items in the problem. I could not find the specific topic; I apologize in advance. No more than 200 words if possible please.

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This solution explains the differences between products/services provided by the government and by the private sector. The sources used are also included in the solution.

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A short list of specific items provided by the government is traffic law enforcement, public employees' health plan, parking meters, and prisons. These are services that are least satisfactory and have shown the least improvement over time. Short lists of specific items that are most satisfactory and have improved the most are mobile phones, cars, and the NBA basketball. These have improved in the private sector. The specific items in the first list have remained the same over period of time. Some prisons have ...

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