The White House said taking ownership of Ukrainian plants would give them the “best protection.” The idea faces legal hurdles and operational challenges, and it’s unclear if Ukraine would agree to it.
Tag: Privatization
Canadian Doctors Warn Against Private Medicine as a Cure for the System’s Ills
The Canadian Medical Association has called for a ban on payments for procedures long covered by public systems and is warning about contracting services out.
Ukraine Plans Privatization Push to Help Fund War Effort
The government hopes to sell off a range of companies to fund the military and stabilize the economy as the grueling conflict with Russia drains its coffers.
How Capitalists in Communist Cuba Are an Economic Lifeline
Cuba’s Communist revolution took aim at private businesses, making them largely illegal. Today, they are proliferating, while the socialist economy craters.
India General Strike Protests Narendra Modi’s Economic Policies
The two-day strike, involving both public and private sector workers, was called to protest the Modi government’s economic policies, including a privatization plan.
Italy Draws a Line Under Genoa Tragedy, Shunting Aside the Benettons
The government has leveraged anger over the collapse of Genoa’s Morandi Bridge to take back control of the nation’s highways. But critics say the deal sends a troubling message to investors.
Genoa Bridge Collapse Throws Harsh Light on Benettons’ Highway Billions
Autostrade, a privatized road operator, dwarfs the Italian family’s fashion empire. It’s now facing angry questions about big profits and lax regulation.