Privatization Through Broad-based Ownership Strategies: A More Popular Option?
Author: Stuart Bell Date: 1/1/1995 (PDF, 200KB)
In some countries, privatization has stalled because of a popular perception that it benefits only the rich and powerful or only foreigners. Stuart Bell looks at how governments can achieve more widespread public ownership and therefore boost political support for privatization. He focuses on voucher schemes, collective investment programs, and public offerings.