Concept:Public corporations in West African States are burdened by government-imposed social and political responsibilities that make them inefficient and unprofitable.Explanation:Public corporations are often forced to provide cheap goods and services for social welfare. Governments also use them to create jobs and reward political supporters, leading to overstaffing. These actions increase the heavy social and political cost of running such corporations. Consequently, their revenue becomes too low to cover operating expenses. This makes it hard for public corporations to function effectively and achieve their objectives.Answer:A. heavy social and political cost