This paper empirically investigates the relationship between privatization and measures of fiscal and macroeconomic … performance. One of the main findings is that privatization proceeds transferred to the budget tend to be saved. Specifically …. However, by construction, this part of the study is restricted to privatization proceeds transferred to the budget, leaving …

This paper provides an overview of the possible linkages between state-owned banks, privatization, and banking sector … provide guidance to policymakers regarding bank privatization …

power in global markets. First, competition has declined around the world, measured as a moderate increase in average firm …

We examine the extent to which regulations of entry and credit access are related to competition using data on 28 … competition, as proxied by the price-cost margin, in the industries with a naturally high entry rate. Rigid entry regulations are … exerting a positive effect on competition. These results suggest that incumbent firms are likely to enjoy the rent and market …

participation in the World Trade Organization, or, more controversially, some form of bilateral punishment, may be used …

for competition in 38 countries during 1980-2003, we present evidence that more competitive banking systems are less prone …