Introduction

Abstract

In recent years privatization has been embraced by governments of all political stripes, at every level. Countries from Argentina to Zambia, with market-oriented and socialist governments alike, are exploring the implications of converting state enterprises to private ownership.

The authors acknowledge the substantial editorial assistance of Gordon A. Rogers, Research Associate, and Jeffery Ryan, Kalmbach Fellow, at the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Rochester. Funding by the John M. Olin Institute as well as by the Bradley Policy Research Center at the University of Rochester for both the Conference in Washington, D.C., and the production of the book is gratefully acknowledged.