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privatization
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Privatization
The transfer of ownership from government owned to a privately owned corporation.

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One of the main proponents behind the privitization of publicly owned operations is the estimated increases in efficiency due to private ownership.

Privatization
The transfer of government-owned or government-run companies to the private sector, usually by selling them.
privatization
The conversion of a public enterprise to a private enterprise. For example, a government-owned railroad or airline may undergo privatization if ownership shares of the enterprise are sold to individual and institutional investors.


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