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World Service,10 Dec 2004,22 mins

Privatisation – a Good Idea at the Time?

The Global Sell-off

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The story of privatisation, from the 1980s when British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher aimed to take business decisions out of the hands of politicians, raise money for improvements in services, cut borrowing and stimulate the economy. But does privatisation always work? This four-part series talks to workers, bosses, pollicians and consumers. Today: reports from Britain, Argentina and India. Presenter: Nigel Cassidy.

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