Economic and social impact of privatisation of state-owned enterprises in Africa /

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Author / Creator:Obadan, Michael I.
Imprint:Dakar, Senegal : Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa, 2008.
Description:1 online resource (80 pages).
Language:English
Series:Codesria green book series
Green book (Codesria)
Subject:Privatization -- Africa.
Government corporations -- Africa.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- Business Development.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- Economic Development.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Development -- General.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Government & Business.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Structural Adjustment.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Economic Policy.
Government corporations.
Economic policy.
Privatization.
Privatisierung
Öffentliches Unternehmen.
Privatisierung.
Makroökonomischer Einfluss.
Afrika.
Privatisierung.
Africa -- Economic policy.
Africa.
Afrika
Afrika.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11282439
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Varying Form of Title:Privatisation of state-owned enterprises in Africa
ISBN:9782869784222
2869784228
286978287X
9782869782877
9782869782280
9782869782877
2869782284
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 72-80).
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Summary:The case for privatization, whether defined in a broad or narrow sense, has been forcefully made by its advocates against the backdrop of the much advertised poor performances of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and theoretical arguments relating to the efficiency of private firms over public enterprises. ... In spite of this, since the late 1980s, privatization has been stepped up in almost all African countries. And after about two decades of vigorous implementation of privatization programmes in Africa, there is a compelling need for a comprehensive and systematic analysis of various privatization issues, particularly the economic and social impact. This book thus establishes a clear case for a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the impact of privatization in Africa. Specifically, the book provides a state-of-the art review of privatization issues and research questions as a prelude to an in-depth study of the economic and social impact of privatization. In the light of the rich insights brought to bear on the issues, this book should stimulate the interest of researchers, donors and policy makers to undertake or support the follow-up in-depth research envisaged.
Other form:Obadan, Michael I. Economic and social impact of privatisation of state-owned enterprises in Africa. Dakar, Senegal : Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa, ©2008 9782869782280