Reappraising State-Owned Enterprise: A Comparison of the UK and Italy
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Author Description
After A Quarter Century Of Almost General Condemnation And Rebuttal Of The Entire Nationalization Experience, It Appears That There Are Second Thoughts About Governmental Direct Intervention In The Economy. Reappraising State-owned Enterprise Deals With A Topic Often Undervalued In The Past Decade But Which Now, With The Crisis Of 2008-2009, Calls For Greater Attention: The Direct Intervention Of The State As Entrepreneur.the Collection Of Essays In This Volume - Prepared By Some Of The Leading Authorities In The Field - Offers A Contribution To This Debate By Providi
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the historical efficacy and evolving role of state-owned enterprises by comparing the distinct nationalization experiences of the United Kingdom and Italy. The editors, Franco Amatori, Pier Angelo Toninelli, and Robert Millward, assemble a collection of essays from leading economic historians to analyze how governmental intervention functions as an entrepreneurial force. The text utilizes comparative historical data to evaluate whether state-led industrial models offer viable solutions to economic crises and structural market challenges.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative analysis of nationalization policies in the UK and Italy from the post-WWII era through the late 20th century.
- Examination of specific sectors including electricity, iron and steel, shipbuilding, and oil production.
- Quantitative data regarding the financing, size, and organizational boundaries of state-owned entities like IRI and ENI.
- Theoretical frameworks concerning property rights, economic rents, and the transition from Fordist to post-Fordist industrial structures.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this collection as a rigorous academic resource for understanding the nuances of European industrial policy. Scholars frequently cite the text for its detailed comparative methodology and its contribution to the ongoing debate regarding the state's role in economic management.
Page Count:
286
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203818741
ISBN-13:
9780203818749
Economics
Business
History
Industrial Policy
Great Britain
Government ownership
Mixed Economy
