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 …