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Fordham Law School

1992

Privatization

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It's Time To Privatize, E.S. Savas Jan 1992

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 Jan 1992

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 Jan 1992

The World Bank And The Imf: At The Forefront Of World Transformation, Kim Reisman

Fordham Law Review

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