Impact of privatization on access, reliability, price, quality and distributional equity for consumers. A one-week tour of the United Kingdom. Examines the history of privatization and competition policy over the past quarter century. Discusses lessons learned and explores implications of the U.K. experience for privatization and competition policies in other countries. Course may also meet requirements of PAD 208, with permission of instructors.
Students enroll in both courses, for a total of six graduate credits.
The program is appropriate for master's level students primarily in international business, public policy, and public administration, as well as international affairs, and economics students. Check this site later for updates. June 15 Fly from Washington, DC to Berlin. International airfare is not included. Applications are due by March 15, 2001.