Written to awaken or revive interest in the debate about the proper role of the public sector not only in terms of economics but also the possibly negative effect wholesale privatisation is having on society insofar as what may be termed the public good. Debates the rights of shareholders over public interest, always leaning towards the latter
Analysis
Victoria
Government performance
Public service management
Government policy
History, 1990-1999
History, 2000-
Privatisation
Public private partnerships
Social democracy
Statistics
Trends to 2005
Notes
Written to awaken or revive interest in the debate about the proper role of the public sector not only in terms of economics but also the possibly negative effect wholesale privatisation is having on society insofar as what may be termed the public good. Debates the rights of shareholders over public interest, always leaning towards the latter. ANF contribution