Privatization in Turkey: Implementation, politics of privatization and performance results

Cevat Karataş
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Cevat Karataş: Bo&gcaron;aziçi University, Department of Economics, İstanbul, Turkey, Postal: Bo&gcaron;aziçi University, Department of Economics, İstanbul, Turkey

Journal of International Development, 2001, vol. 13, issue 1, 93-121

Abstract: The paper provides a comprehensive survey of privatization transastions in Turkey which took place between 1986 and 2000. The objectives of the privatization programme and privatized and nominated SOEs are discussed. The breakdown of total proceeds by sales methods and scope of the privatization programme by economic sectors are examined. The saleability of relatively large public enterprises is reviewed and utilization of privatization proceeds during and after privatization process is critically appraised. In addition, an attempt is made to discuss the politics of privatization by referring to key political and economic factors which have influenced implementation of the privatization programme. Following a short review of the economic environment and macroeconomic indicators in Turkey, focus is also placed on the research results that are available on the performance of public, private and privatized SOEs, particularly in the cement sector. In the final section, some key issues relevant to Turkish privatization are accentuated and some conclusion are drawn. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Date: 2001
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DOI: 10.1002/jid.759

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