Privatization in Latin America Myths and Reality |
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| Author:
| Chong, Alberto
de Silanes, Florencio Lopez |
| Series title: | Latin American Development Forum Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8047-5242-8 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2005 |
| Publisher: | Stanford University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $60.00 |
Book Description:
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Examining the privatization experience of six Latin American countries--Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, and Colombia--this book evaluates the empirical evidence on privatization and assesses the validity of the criticisms raised to show that privatization can lead to increased profitability and productivity, firm restructuring, fiscal benefits, output growth, and even quality improvements.
Examining the privatization experience of six Latin American countries--Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, and Colombia--this book evaluates the empirical evidence on privatization and assesses the validity of the criticisms raised to show that privatization can lead to increased profitability and productivity, firm restructuring, fiscal benefits, output growth, and even quality improvements.