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Edison Schools And The Privatization Of K-12 Public Education: A Legal And Policy Analysis, Lewis D. Solomon
Edison Schools And The Privatization Of K-12 Public Education: A Legal And Policy Analysis, Lewis D. Solomon
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Article examines the private takeover of the management of K-12 publicly funded schools. It focuses on one particular educational management organization, Edison Schools. This Article examines the situation in Philadelphia's public schools and the efforts of a local school reform commission to revitalize K-12 education. It goes on to look into the personalities of those who started and today run Edison Schools, analyze Edison Schools financial position, and discuss the structured educational approach Edison Schools uses in it schools. This Article addresses the policy considerations behind the efforts to privatize public schools. It concludes that while Edison Schools does …
Corporate Governance In Europe, Patrick Speeckaert
Corporate Governance In Europe, Patrick Speeckaert
Fordham Journal of Corporate & Financial Law
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It's Time To Privatize, E.S. Savas
It's Time To Privatize, E.S. Savas
Fordham Urban Law Journal
Schools are failing, crime is commonplace, streets are filthy, transportation is a test of endurance, drug addiction is a curse, and millions have fled the city seeking a higher quality of life. The problem? New York City government. This paper argues that to fix the myriad of problems facing New Yorkers, the only solution is a restructuring of government that would lead to a privatization, allowing New Yorkers to rely more heavily on private industry instead of government. This system would force public agencies and private firms to compete for the privilege of providing public services and thereby earning taxpayers' …
The What, Why, And How Of Privatization: A World Bank Perspective, Mary M. Shirley
The What, Why, And How Of Privatization: A World Bank Perspective, Mary M. Shirley
Fordham Law Review
Ms. Shirley outlines privatization, defininf the concept and suggesting why privatization should occur and how it can be best implemented. She first dfines privatization as the transfer of ownership of assets to the private sector. She then discusses why a government should privatize, as opposed to why governments often want to privatize. Finally, Ms. Shirley discusses various steps governments should take in effectuating privatizations.
The World Bank And The Imf: At The Forefront Of World Transformation, Kim Reisman
The World Bank And The Imf: At The Forefront Of World Transformation, Kim Reisman
Fordham Law Review
No abstract provided.