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Overview
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.Synopsis
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)