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The evidence on privatization around the world

Megginson, William; Ginglinger, Edith (2010), The evidence on privatization around the world, Bankers, Markets & Investors, 108, p. 56-66

Type
Article accepté pour publication ou publié
Date
2010
Journal name
Bankers, Markets & Investors
Number
108
Publisher
Revue Banque
Pages
56-66
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Author(s)
Megginson, William
Ginglinger, Edith
Abstract (EN)
The article presents a study on privatization on a worldwide basis. The study looks into the significance of privatization programs for the development of capital markets. It describes the privatization methods used by governments including share issue privatizations (SIPs), asset sales, and voucher privatizations. It also examines the privatized firms' performance and governance and returns for their investors and explores bank privatizations.
Subjects / Keywords
privatisations
JEL
L33 - Comparison of Public and Private Enterprises and Nonprofit Institutions; Privatization; Contracting Out