Michigan Privatization Report is a journal highlighting privatization initiatives throughout the state.



Government Golf Slices City Revenue

Universities Would Benefit from Private Sector's Expertise

Privatization Rolls On Despite Rhetorical Opposition

What a Right-to-Work Law Would Mean for Cities


Tax Increment Financing: The Undoing of Pontiac

Book Review: Plans, Plans and More Plans

The state universities in Michigan argue that they have been starved for money and that falling real appropriations from Lansing have jeopardized the quality of higher education.

Privatization is a time-tested management tool used by governments around the world. It can take many forms ...


There are varying degrees and types of privatization. In its most general sense, privatization involves an increased private-sector role in the management of government assets or the provision of government services. Examples include the sale of government assets to private owners; private management of government assets under a contract with a private asset manager; private management of government services and service employees; and private production of government-mandated services through contracts with private vendors.

Posted: Dec. 20, 2006

Title: Morey Fiscal Policy Initiative

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Mackinac Center Policy Areas