Privatization in Transition Countries: A Sampling of the Literature

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Oleh Havrylyshyn

International Monetary Fund (IMF) - European Department

Donal McGettigan

International Monetary Fund (IMF) - Policy Development and Review Department

Date Written: January 1999

Abstract

This paper reviews a selection of studies on privatization experiences in transition countries. Empirical studies almost invariably show privatized enterprises outperform state enterprises. Moreover, the literature identifies de novo firms as being clearly the best performers, followed by outsider-dominated firms, while insider-dominated firms are the least efficient among those newly privatized. The importance of de novo firms in enlarging the private sector in transition economies is reviewed, along with the question of whether privatization efforts support or hinder de novo private sector development. Finally, the paper discusses the importance of providing a suitable market environment for successful private-sector development.

Keywords: Privatization, transition, state-owned enterprises, de novo enterprises, mass privatization, vouchers

JEL Classification: L10, L32, L33, P20, P31

Suggested Citation

Havrylyshyn, Oleh and McGettigan, Donal, Privatization in Transition Countries: A Sampling of the Literature (January 1999). IMF Working Paper No. 99/6, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=880533

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Donal McGettigan

International Monetary Fund (IMF) - Policy Development and Review Department ( email )

700 19th St. NW
Washington, DC 20431
United States

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