Political Economy of Privatization

Ghulam Samad () and Naseem Faraz ()
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Ghulam Samad: CAREC Institute
Naseem Faraz: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

Chapter Chapter 13 in The Face of Privatization in Pakistan, 2024, pp 167-176 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The privatization process in Pakistan has been highly contentious, marked by allegations of corruption, cronyism, and political influence. While some argue that privatization has led to improved efficiency and performance of formerly state-owned enterprises, others argue that the process has been marred by political interference and has failed to deliver the promised benefits. This chapter examines the political economy of privatization in Pakistan, focusing on the role of political institutions, interest groups, and rent-seeking behavior in shaping the privatization process, as well as the social and economic implications of privatization for the Pakistani people. Through a detailed analysis of specific privatization case studies like PTCL, MCB, PSM, UBL, DISCOs, and PIA, this chapter aims to shed light on the complex and often fraught relationship between politics and economic policy in Pakistan.

Keywords: Cronyism in Privatization; Political Interference in Privatization; Privatization Benefits; Political Economy; Role of Political Institutions; Rent-seeking (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-8385-4_13

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