Politics and privatization decisions in four American cities |
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Authors: | Edward Yager |
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Institution: | Western Kentucky University, USA |
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Abstract: | Public choice theory has emphasized economic explanations of privatization decisions, while often neglecting the politics associated with the decision-making process. This research finds that the political context is important in understanding why American municipal governments decide whether or not to privatize a service. Four case studies reveal that the degree to which the decision-making process is politicized is a factor warranting our attention. |
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