Which of the following is an example of state-corporate crime?

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The explosion of the Challenger space shuttle in 1986 was caused by the failure of an O-ring, which was manufactured by a private corporation under contract with NASA. The decision to use the faulty O-ring despite warnings of potential failure was a result of communication breakdown and pressure from both NASA and the corporation. This is an example of state-corporate crime, as it involves the collaboration between a government agency and a private corporation, resulting in harm to the public.

B, C, and D are not examples of state-corporate crime. The disaster of Affordable Care Act rollout refers to a government policy failure, the 9/11 attacks were acts of terrorism by non-state actors, and the bombing of Pearl Harbor was a military attack by a foreign government.

Which of the Following Is an Example of State-Corporate Crime