Privatization and Public-Private Partnerships
From one of its leading international proponents comes this comprehensive, coherent guide to privatization -- its background, theory, and practical reality. In this new book, E.S. Savas explains --using a straightforward, all-inclusive approach --what, why, when, and how to privatize. Contracting services, using franchises and vouchers, divesting government-owned businesses, privatizing infrastructure through public-private partnerships, reforming education, privatizing the welfare state, and...
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From one of its leading international proponents comes this comprehensive, coherent guide to privatization — its background, theory, and practical reality. In this new book, E.S. Savas explains —using a straightforward, all-inclusive approach —what, why, when, and how to privatize. Contracting services, using franchises and vouchers, divesting government-owned businesses, privatizing infrastructure through public-private partnerships, reforming education, privatizing the welfare state, and overcoming opposition to privatization are just some of the many aspects discussed in detail. Booknews A call for the privatization of governmental services. The author believes that privatization will both save government money and lead to better services. The book is arranged in three sections that discuss the history of the privatization movement, the economic theories underlying it, and the practice of privatization. Specific topics include educational reform, the privatization of welfare, divestment methods and strategies, contracting for services, and operational and legislative barriers to privatization. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
List of TablesList of FiguresPrefacePt. 1The Background of Privatization1Introduction32The Growth of Government18Pt. 2The Theory of Privatization3Basic Characteristics of Goods and Services414Alternative Arrangements for Providing Goods and Services63Pt. 3The Practice of Privatization5Why and How to Privatize1116The Results of Privatization1477Contracting for Public Services1748Divesting Enterprises and Assets2119Public-Private Partnerships for Infrastructure23710Reforming Education and Privatizing the Welfare State25911Obstacles to Privatization28412The Future of Privatization315Notes329Index359
\ BooknewsA call for the privatization of governmental services. The author believes that privatization will both save government money and lead to better services. The book is arranged in three sections that discuss the history of the privatization movement, the economic theories underlying it, and the practice of privatization. Specific topics include educational reform, the privatization of welfare, divestment methods and strategies, contracting for services, and operational and legislative barriers to privatization. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
