Which of the following is a possible criticism of privatisation?

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1. **Expansion of bureaucracy and efficiency in public enterprises:**
   - Privatization generally aims to reduce bureaucracy by transferring services to private entities. Hence, this is not a typical criticism.

2. **Excessive government interference into private businesses:**
   - Privatization usually reduces government interference, so this criticism applies more to regulation than privatization.

3. **Limited access to essential services for marginalised populations:**
   - This is a well-known criticism. Privatization can make essential services expensive and less accessible to marginalized groups as private firms prioritize profit.

4. **Reduced competition and innovation in the market:**
   - Privatization often encourages competition and innovation, although monopolies can sometimes form. This is not a common criticism.

**Answer:** Limited access to essential services for marginalised populations

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