When Does the Process of Privatization Fail to Deliver Predicted

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Essay

When does the process of privatization fail to deliver predicted benefits? What economic conditions are required for privatization to work?

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Definitions:

Stock Index

A statistical measure that tracks the performance of a specific basket of stocks, representing a particular market or a segment of it.

Correlations

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate in relation to each other.

ADRs

American Depository Receipts (ADRs) are a type of negotiable security that represents shares in a foreign company and is traded on a local stock exchange but represents a specified number of shares in a foreign corporation.

Foreign Firms

Companies that are based in one country but operate and conduct business in other countries.