Privatization of transportation in developed countries

Article Abstract:

Both surface and air transportation are becoming increasingly privatized throughout the developed world, as governments seek to balance social concerns with economic development. Political pressures cause the speed of privatization to vary by industry. Governments must be cautious to prevent natural monopolies, but clearly deregulation and privatization offer economic advantages over state ownership in the transportation industries. Efforts to privatize airlines, airports, railroads, bus service, and street/highway maintenance are presented and analyzed.

United States, Industrialized countries, Transportation policy, Industrial nations, international

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Privatization of energy in Argentina and Brazil: a roadmap for developing countries

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The problems encountered by Latin American efforts to privatize the energy industry, as exemplified by the situations in Argentina and Brazil, offer valuable lessons regarding privatization of state-controlled enterprises. The privatization of such businesses requires solid public support for market reforms, an ability to overcome legal stumbling blocks, and the creation of a strong independent regulatory framework. The frameworks, labor situations, and specific privatization programs in Brazil and Argentina are compared and contrasted.

Energy policy, Developing countries, Brazil, Argentina, Energy industries, Energy industry

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AeroPeru and LAPSA: Peru, Paraguay, and privatization

Article Abstract:

The plans to privatize Peru's AeroPeru and Paraguay's LAPSA airlines have proceeded slowly due to a number of problems. Both state-run airlines were auctioned off as part of the initial reforms. AeroPeru, bolstered by Peru's stable economy under Pres Fujimoro, met with success at first, but subsequently became plagued by inefficient management under its purchaser Aeromexico. LAPSA's privatization, initially undercut by Paraguay's weak democracy and economy, has become stable under proper management.

Airlines, Peru, Paraguay, AeroPeru, Lapsa

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