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Privatization in Latin America: Myths and Reality

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  • López-de-Silanes, Florencio
  • Serra, Pablo
  • Gertler, Paul
  • Schargrodsky, Ernesto
  • Anuatti, Francisco
  • Galiani, Sebastián
  • Chong, Alberto E.
  • Pombo, Carlos
  • Sturzenegger, Federico
  • Torero, Máximo
  • Machicado, Carlos Gustavo
  • Fischer, Ronald
  • Garrón, Mauricio
  • Macedo, Roberto
  • Capra, Katherina
  • Gutiérrez, Rodrigo
  • Ramírez, Manuel
  • Barossi-Filho, Milton
  • De Carvalho, Antonio Gledson

Abstract

'Privatization in Latin America' evaluates the empirical evidence on privatization in a region that has witnessed an extensive decline in the state's share of production over the past 20 years. The book is a compilation of recent studies that provide a comprehensive analysis of the record of and accusations against privatization, with important recommendations for the future. Seven countries are investigated: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. This book will be vital to anyone interested in the privatization debate but especially to those involved in civil service reform, corporate governance, economic policy, finance, and anti-corruption efforts. This publication belongs to the Latin American Development Forum Series (LADF), sponsored by the Inter-American Development Bank, the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, and the World Bank.

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  • López-de-Silanes, Florencio & Serra, Pablo & Gertler, Paul & Schargrodsky, Ernesto & Anuatti, Francisco & Galiani, Sebastián & Chong, Alberto E. & Pombo, Carlos & Sturzenegger, Federico & Torero, Máxi, 2005. "Privatization in Latin America: Myths and Reality," IDB Publications (Books), Inter-American Development Bank, number 348, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:idb:idbbks:348
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0014105
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