While privatization of water, electricity, transport and communications infrastructure continues to gain momentum in … systems in line with international standards. Case studies examine privatization of electricity in Central America and water …

Examining the privatization experience of case studies, within 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 …

Power sector reforms across Latin America in the 1990s based on privatization, liberalization, and market forces were …

the poor have benefited from privatization. The book presents a careful analysis of the various mechanisms through which … privatization has an impact on welfare, an analysis that by and large has been missing from the debate. Case studies of water sector … privatization in Argentina and Colombia, and also the telecom industry in Peru are included. …

'Privatization in Latin America' evaluates the empirical evidence on privatization in a region that has witnessed an … provide a comprehensive analysis of the record of and accusations against privatization, with important recommendations for … will be vital to anyone interested in the privatization debate but especially to those involved in civil service reform …