One strategy that can be used to establish expensive procurement contracts is to start a program with relatively low initial costs. This strategy might be an unintended consequence of _____

a. military alliances with nations producing needed military goods
b. unexpectedly high development costs associated with new technology
c. the political process
d. the incentives facing firms bidding for the expensive procurement contracts


b

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