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Economics

Public-Private Partnerships in Infrastructure Governance

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In many countries, PPPs deliver up to 20% of public infrastructure, but they often remain controversial because they can lead to higher user fees or hidden public debts.

Why this is interesting

Ever wondered why some highways are run by private companies, yet they are still called 'public'? How does a government hand over a public service to a business, and does anyone still remember the public?