Yes, Privatization Makes Us Better Off

Tags: Financial Markets, Property Rights

01/02/2021 Roberto Ledezma

The Left has often claimed that privatization is a neoliberal scam. But actual experience suggests privatization schemes have improved access to goods and services while raising productivity and real incomes.

Original Article: “Yes, Privatization Makes Us Better Off“

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