International Handbook on Privatization

Privatization has dominated industrial restructuring programs since the 1980s and continues to do so. This authoritative and accessible Handbook considers all aspects of this key issue, including: the theory of privatization; privatization in transition, developed and developing economies; as well the economic regulation of privatized industries.

The studies in this volume, introduced by international experts in the field present evidence of the scope and effects of privatization, and conseq...