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Privatization of Govt. Services, 1996.
Purposes, effects on unions & labor-management relations. History, examples, high-tech & manual laborers, economics, private vs. public sector, efficiency & productivity.
4,725 words (approx. 18.9 pages), 38 sources, $ 135.95
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"The purpose of this research is to examine how the process of privatizing city and county government services has affected labor unions and various labor-union constituents. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context in which the privatization phenomenon has emerged in recent years, as well as the relative position of unions in the whole scheme of government-related services, and then to discuss possible lines of development if current trends toward privatization continue.
Private-sector unionism has declined in significant part since the 1970s because of the decline in basic-industry activity in general. The fewer manufacturing jobs, the fewer manufacturing labor-union members. Heckscher (1988, p. 239) cites the decline in mass-production industries and the massive "unemployment and technological change," which is code for automation that has ..."
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Privatization of Govt. Services, 1997.
History, capital funding, cost effectiveness, efficiency and bid concept. Includes examples.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 18 sources, $ 119.95
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"Introduction
This study examines the experiences with the privatization of government services in the United States. The history of privatization in the United States, which is addressed after this introduction, is followed by an assessment of the issue of the privatization of government services.
Privatization in the United States: A Brief History
For a wide variety of reasons (desires to keep government spending in off-budget accounts, a philosophical preference by elected officials for private sector implementation, lack of a specific expertise in government, and so forth), an increasing volume..."
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Prison Privatization, 1997.
Analyzes need for & benefits of this approach to overcrowding. Economics, legal issues, administration, liability, philosophies of punishment, role of govt. and public vs. private interest.
5,625 words (approx. 22.5 pages), 22 sources, $ 135.95
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"THE QUESTION OF PRISON PRIVATIZATION
Issue Definition
This study examines the concept of prison privatization with a view toward assessing the acceptability of the concept as a public policy for widespread application in the United States. Both the privatization of public services and the addressing of cost issues associated with prison construction and operation are contentious issues in the United States in the contemporary period. In examining these issues, background information on the issues is provided, key conflicts and concerns are examined, policy alternatives are identified and evaluated, and recommendations are made.
Background Information
Prison overcrowding and the costs associated with both the construction.."
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Privatization, 2005.
A look at both sides of the privatization issue, especially with regard to the privatization of Social Security in America.
1,501 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper presents arguments both for privatization and against privatization. The paper also cites situations and examples both in America and abroad as to why or why not privatization is a good idea and why it may or may not work. The paper begins with an explanation of what is meant by privatization.
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"Privatization is defined as the altering of a public enterprise into a private enterprise (Scott). According to a book entitled Privatization and Economic Performance, Privatization is designed to ?improve industry performance by increasing the role of market forces.? (Bishop et al) In many cases, privatization comes about after there is a problem in maintaining the financing of the public enterprise. Such is the case with the issue of social security in the United States."
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The Price of Privatization, 2006.
An examination of the effects of privatization of public companies in the United Kingdom.
1,567 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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In this paper the author looks at the effects of privatization of public companies in the United Kingdom. The author reminds us that with the election of a conservative government over two decades ago, they were all for open market philosophy. Hence the start of privatization of large companies. The author talks about the first few large companies that were privatized. As a result he believes that the market is much more competitive and has produced a better quality of managers, better financial stability, and greater customer-oriented skills. He states that while other European countries are still floundering with their government controlled monopolies, the UK has proven how well privatization works for everyone. The paper also looks at the opponents of privatization who say that regulators are consistently pressed by these growing private companies. He gives an example of the private water and electricity companies that raised their prices so high that there were deaths from the winter's cold and an increase in diseases carried in the water. In conclusion, the author gives us his opinion that privatization is unacceptable, and affects the lives of so many people without a second thought.
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"One of their main concerns is the rising threat of monopolies
taking over the companies, and even proponents of privatisation
conclude that what really matters is competition in this system. (see
Footnote 1) Cable and Wireless and British Petroleum are fine
examples of this mistrust, since they have a plethora of power and
wealth. Another concern the antiprivatisationist have voiced is the standard of the workers in these privatised companies that have
shown to diminshed."
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Privatization, 2003.
An analysis of privatization, or "contracting out", including the effects of privatizing social services.
913 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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The author writes this essay comparing and contrasting three works, including that of Ronal Moe, around the idea of privatization, or "contracting out." The author also expresses an opinion of the effects of privatizing social services. Although the federal government has given many of their programs to the private sector, history reveals that the idea of privatization has not always been widely accepted. Nevertheless, the "movement" seems to allow the government to cut costs, all the while, weakening their power over these programs. The writers of the three works discussed would debate these issues. Despite the private sector's efficiency, privatizing social services could have a negative effect on disadvantaged clients.
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"There has been continued debate over the issue of the privatization of public administration. Privatization can be generally defined as "any public policy decision that involves a reliance on a private means to achieve a pubic end." In Ronald Moe's "Exploring the Limits of Privatization," he examined the need for mutual coexistence and linkage between the public and private sectors while describing the limitations of privatization from a legal perspective. In "The Privatization of Correctional Facilities," Quinlan, Thomas, and Gautreaux provided an overview of the theory and the history of correctional privatization as an introduction to detailed information for the procurement and contracting process in the area of corrections. Both of these works can be compared to that of the "State and Local Fiscal and Privatization Trends" where Chieppo, Montague, and Savas discussed the experiences of different states and their desire, or lack thereof, to privatize government agencies. These three writings are similar in content; however, there are some portions where the ideas of they contrast."
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Privatization, 2003.
A public policy critique of different views of privatization.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper critique three articles about privatization from the perspective of privatization. Topics covered by the articles are: the privatization of municipal services in large cities, the mythology of privatization in contracting for social services and the failures of privatization.
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"The major research questions Van Slyke examines in his discussion of privatizing social services are whether and to what extent they are conducted in a context of free competition and whether the public entities in behalf of which these services are provided..."
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Airport Terminal Privatization, 1998.
Offers a comprehensive look at privatization of airport terminals in North, Central and Latin America.
3,943 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 107.95
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Until recently, national governments of most countries have long been the sole owners and operators of their domestic and international airports. At present, a growing number of countries have been exploring ways to more extensively involve the private sector as a means to provide capital for development and improve the efficiency of all airport operations. This paper outlines the reasons why privatization is taking hold, how it may be financed, who is taking part in this strategy, who benefits from privatization and the time frame for privatization projects.
The paper makes use of tables.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Airport Terminal Operations - Past and Present
Problems
Business Foundation and Mission for Growth Expectations
Focus of Privatization
Marketing Edge
Benefits
Limitations
Where Privatization is Taking Hold
Facilitators of Change
Streamlining the Process of Changeover
Financial Objectives
Paying for the Metamorphosis
Raising Capital
Market Promotion and Acceptance
Target Market - Concessionaires
The Benefactors - Good Business Breeds More Business
Airlines and Other Service Providers
Labor and Workforce Efficiency
Conclusion
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"The costs involved with basic ATO are relatively fixed. In government operated airports, there is generally no correlation to the potential amount of retail sales revenues, travel volume and pedestrian traffic.
Besides federal grants, other major sources of funding for airport development are passenger facility charges, bonds, and airport revenue. With FAA approval, airports can collect up to three dollars in facility fees from each traveler. In the United States, the FAA administers federal grants that are made available from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to help support capital development projects that enhance airport capacity, safety, security, and noise mitigation. Most grants are allocated on the basis of a legislated apportionment formula and set-aside categories earmarked for specific types of airports or projects. Also, the FAA also has the discretionary authority to allocate the remaining funds on the basis of needs identified by airports. With FAA approval, airports can charge facility fees from passengers as well.
Financial analysis, retail planning and economic impact studies all help to combine philosophies on what approach to take when finding the money and resources to make the plan a reality."
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Estonia and Privatization, 2006.
This in-depth paper examines Estonia's privatization program which has made the Baltic state a model for private enterprise reform.
2,280 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This well researched paper details Estonia's economy as well as its program of privatization for more than 400 major enterprises which leads the Baltics in the number of wide-scale privatizations. Although Estonia is still a young and immature economy, its prospects could turn out to be far more superior than expected. The writer also discusses how Estonia's small-scale privatization and later globalization of the economy began as a part of the larger reform movement in the era of Soviet perestroika.
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"Though it is a young, immature market economy, Estonia is still just that - a market economy. Its prospects could further turn out to be superior than is conventionally expected. Perhaps an analogy - for all of the differences - of Japan's economic miracle is relevant. Indeed, the basis is arguably in the process of being laid for an economic miracle - a chudo. The region possesses an emerging educated population with considerable skills. For the first time in over seven decades, its scientific and technical capabilities are linked to the marketplace - something heretofore impossible. A post-communist generation has emerged, eager to partake in the building of a modern industrial country."
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Privatization to Reduce Taxes, 2001.
This paper examines privatization as a solution to lower government spending and to better serve citizens.
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 36.95
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The author describes how privatization can help reduce taxes. Concerns of privatization are addressed such as cost, improving benefit to citizens, reducing paperwork and red tape within the agency, and creating job opportunities in the region. The paper also addresses the controversy surrounding privatization including debate over security federalization and efforts to privatize as well as the involvement of politics. The author finds that the issue of the success of privatization is still questionable and it depends on the government's implementation.
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"In the past two decades increasing bureaucracy and bloated budgets have prompted some governmental groups to look for solutions to keep spending on target and to better serve citizens. One of the solutions tried numerous times and in numerous ways is the privatization of various services. Although privatization has been around in some form for centuries, it's only been in recent years that it's picked up so much popularity -- and so much controversy. From golf courses to schools, prisons to water authorities, there isn't an area that the government hasn't attempted to fix through the involvement of private companies."
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Privatization of Health Care, 2007.
This paper explores the issues regarding privatization of the Canadian healthcare model.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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The paper describes the American system of medicare and the Canadian healthcare model. The paper discusses the arguments for and against privatization of the Canadian system. The paper shows how the Canadian health care system is not perfect but contends that adopting the American model simply will add to the problems of cost and inefficiency. The paper maintains that what is needed is a comprehensive reform of the medicare system in Canada, with a more efficient use of resources.
Outline:
Introduction
The American System of Medicare
The Need for an Alternative in Canada
Arguments against Privatization
Arguments for Privatization
A Hybrid Health Care System
From the Paper
"The general consensus about privatization is that it is a threat to Canada's health care system. The common argument in Canada is that, in order to have a better health care system, the trend of privatization needs to end and public delivery of health care has to be expanded (Eggertson, 2004). Meanwhile the Canadian system is far from perfect with long wait times, problems of accessibility, and unfairness. Alberta Premier Ralph Klein, for instance, believes in privatization because healthy people deserve a tax break compared to those who are a drain on the health care system (Eggertson, 2004). One alternative to the Canadian system might be the U.S. system of medicare. However, the American model is known to be extremely costly and inefficient."
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Hydro One Privatization, 2002.
Examines the privatization of Hydro One in Ontario, Canada.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper examines the neo-conservative ideology of privatization in light of the privatization of Hydro One in Ontario, Canada. The paper looks at the negative impacts of privatization and examines efforts to stop the proposal.
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Privatization of Health Care, 2007.
This paper explores the merits and drawbacks of privatizing the Canadian health care system.
1,763 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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The paper discusses how reform of or even an alternative to the Canadian universal health care system is needed because of serious inefficiencies, such as emergency departments and family doctors who work only limited hours. The paper looks at the positive and negative aspects of privatization. The paper concludes that there are alternatives to privatization for enhancing healthcare efficiency. The paper maintains that instead of insisting that privatization is the only viable option, the solution seems to lie in the expansion of public-private partnerships.
Outline:
Introduction
Medicare and American Privatization
Positive Aspects of Privatization
Negative Aspects of Privatization
Conclusions
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"Privatization is regarded by critics as a commercial and destructive takeover of Canada's valued health care system. The US model of care is privatized but has proven to be both very costly and inefficient. There are both positive and negative aspects to privatization, and the central problems appear to be associated with control and motive. On the other hand, as ideal as it may appear, the Canadian universal health care system has been marked for years by problems between the federal government and the ten provinces related to financing and delivery (Editors, 2000). The topic of privatization was chosen because the debate has surfaced again in the past decade. The US model may be inefficient and costly, but medicare is not merely similar but is dividing federal and provincial governments. According to Lewis and Donaldson (2001, p. 926), "a decade of turbulence has transformed Medicare from icon of Canadian values and organizational know-how to an apparent state of crisis"."
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U.K. Utilities Privatization, 2007.
This paper analyzes the competition strategies of U.K. utilities under privatization.
9,835 words (approx. 39.3 pages), 31 sources, APA, $ 200.95
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This paper explains that competition among utilities is believed desirable because it promotes the interests of consumers and enables the competing companies to benefit fully from cost reduction and innovation. The author points out that public administration, especially of public utilities, functions as a business; therefore, the climate of competition in the U.K. utilities, which was ushered in by privatization, is tempered by sector-specific regulation. The paper relates that, for 15 years or more, almost all of the major utilities in the U.K. have been under private control and subject to these sector-specific regulations and to concurrent competition powers; however, the degree of competition varies by market.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Competition Theory and Practice
Privatization of UK Utilities
Competition Act 1998
Privatization of Telecommunications
Electricity
Gas
Water and Sewerage
Railways
Airport Services
Change of Rules
Price Cap Policy
Conclusion and Perspectives
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"When the government privatized British Gas in 1986, the program did not follow the US model on both gas and telecommunication liberalization. The reason is that BG was a vertically integrated state-owned monopoly that was unique in UK. BG was first persuaded to detach its natural monopoly network from its affiliated services that could stand competition, such that the company was divided into the monopoly and competitive parts. At first, the relationship between BG and the assigned industry regulator was turbulent because of an oversight on the government's part."
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Privatization of Education, 2002.
Shows how the American government is moving towards the privatization of education and argues that this is not beneficial to the educational structure.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 11 sources, $ 106.95
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Governments have recently shifted from a Keynsian perspective towards a neo-conservative role. Decreasing public sector participation and privatization are manifestations of this trend. The privatization of education has been considered in this context. However, privatization of education threatens the social benefits of education and offers few benefits in return.
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