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Privatization in Developing Countries - Lessons from Recent Experience

Geoff Riley

1st May 2018

I'm linking here to new research from the World Bank on the impact of privatisation as a development strategy. Good enrichment material for students looking at different approaches to development.

"Private ownership alone is no longer argued to automatically generate economic gains in developing economies; pre-conditions (especially the regulatory infrastructure) and an appropriate process of privatization are important for attaining a positive impact."

Saul Estrin, Adeline Pelletier; Privatization in Developing Countries: What Are the Lessons of Recent Experience?, The World Bank Research Observer, Volume 33, Issue 1, 1 February 2018, Pages 65–102

The economic effects of privatization in developing countries. New research from The World Bank Research Observer: https://t.co/3w1wFwwYm4 #economics #developingcountries pic.twitter.com/OEJfL0qgWI
— OUP Social and Behavioural Sciences (@OUPSocSci) May 1, 2018

Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for over thirty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD conferences in the UK and overseas.

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