Critical Essays on the Privatisation Experience [Hardcover]

This volume in the International Papers in Political Economy series explores the latest developments in political economy, here focusing on experiences of privatization and of private finance initiatives. Topics covered include public-private partnerships, water privatization and electricity industry reform.The Political Economy of the Private Finance Initiative; J.Shaoul Private Finance Initiative and Public Private Partnerships : The key issues; M.Sawyer Water Privatization : The International Experience; D.Hall & E.Lobina The Electricity Industry Reform Paradigm in the European Union: Testing the Impact on Consumers;C.V.Fiorio, M.Florio & R.Doronzo Privatization and Deregulation of the European Electricity Sector; C.G?lvez, A.Gonz?lez & R.Velasco Privatizations in Latin America; G.VidalRAFFAELE DORONZO Department of Economics, Business and Statistics, University of Milan, ItalyCARLO V. FIORIO Department of Economics, Business and Statistics, University of Milan, ItalyMASSIMO FLORIO Department of Economics, Business and Statistics, University of Milan, ItalyDAVID HALL Director, Public Services International Research Unit, Business School, University of GreenwichCATALINA G?LVEZ Universidad del Pais Vasco, SpainANA GONZ?LEZ Universidad del Pais Vasco, SpainEMANUELE LOBINA Principal Lecturer, Public Services International Research Unit, Business School, University of GreenwichJEAN SHAOUL Professor of Public Accountability, University of Manchester, UKROBERTO VELASCO Universidad del Pais Vasco, SpainGREGORIO VIDAL Department of Economics, Metropolitan University, Iztapalapa Campus Mexico City, Mexico