Fiscal and Macroeconomic Impact of Privatization
Occasional Papers, June 22, 2000
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- Authors: Jeffrey M. Davis, Thomas J Richardson, Rolando Ossowski, Steven A Barnett
- Published: June 22, 2000
- Series: Occasional Papers
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781557758880.084
Overview
- Privatization has been a key element of structural reform in many developing and transition economies during the last decade.
- This paper examines the fiscal and macroeconomic issues involved in the privatization of nonfinancial public enterprises in these economies.
- The empirical evidence draws on case study countries that reflect geographical diversity and are representative of a range of privatization experience in developing and transition economies.
Issues examined
- Factors determining the proceeds from privatization and the amount accruing to the budget.
- Uses of proceeds from privatization.
- Impact of privatization on the budget and macroeconomic aggregates.
- Privatization component of IMF-supported programs.
Empirical approach
- Case study evidence selected to reflect geographical diversity and a range of privatization experience in developing and transition economies.
Subject classification and keywords
- Subjects: Budget planning and preparation, Economic sectors, Privatization, Public enterprises, Public financial management (PFM), Public sector, Revenue administration, Tax administration core functions
- Keywords: Africa, Asia and Pacific, Budget planning and preparation, bus firm, government, OP, Privatization, privatization proceeds, privatization process, privatization receipt, privatization revenue, privatization transaction, proceeds, Public enterprises, Public sector, Tax administration core functions
Source: Fiscal and Macroeconomic Impact of Privatization, Occasional Paper No 2000/010 (June 22, 2000).