1990 to 2003. The estimating equation is augmented with country- and time-specific variables for methods of privatization … and other factors potentially relevant to growth in transition economies. It is found that ‘mass privatization’ is … associated with faster growth, but the other privatization methods have no significant impact. The findings suggest that in the …

about privatization method, focusing on the choice between free distribution (so called ‘mass privatization’) and management … firms off its hands. Although mass privatization apparently conflicts with revenue maximization, we show that nonetheless it … privatization is more likely to be chosen if the government is politically weak. -- Privatization methods ; Transition economies …