Wright, Vincent, Perrotti, Luisa
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Product Description Privatization is now a universal practice and is the result of a set of interrelated factors, all of which are explored in this co
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llection. Privatization has also become an academic industry, generating a vast outpouring of books and articles.This authoritative two volume collection, which includes a new introduction by the editors, concentrates on the public policy of privatization, and explores its dimensions by presenting key theoretical and empirical articles. The volumes are also clearly interdisciplinary, bringing together for the first time articles informed by political science, economics and sociology.The collection will be invaluable for both practitioners and academics, especially those involved in the study of applied economics, public policy and political science. Review 'This is a very impressive collection of articles on the extent of privatisation, the reasons for privatising put forward by its proponents, the theoretical issues raised, its political and institutional dimensions, and its impact in economic and political terms. Taken from a very wide range of journals, the papers provide a comprehensive coverage of an important topic.' -- Aslib Book Guide From the Publisher 2 volume set About the Author Edited by the late Vincent Wright, formerly of Nuffield College, University of Oxford, UK and Luisa Perrotti, formerly Assistant Professor of Political Science, INSEAD, France
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