Using a unique data set on the Czech Republic for 1994–2003, this article examines the relationship between a firm's liquidity constraints and its supply linkages with multinational corporations (MNCs). The empirical analysis indicates that Czech firms supplying multinationals are less credit...

This article reviews the state of thinking on the governance role of public ownership and control. Optimal governance systems depend on the path of institutional development.Nevertheless, the transfer of operational control over productive assets to the private sector often yields a desirable...

Infrastructure is crucial for generating growth, alleviating poverty, and increasing international competitiveness. For much of the twentieth century and in most countries, the network utilities that delivered infrastructure services--such as electricity, natural gas, telecommunications,...

This Selected Issues paper for Romania reports that the practice of nonpayment and arrears accumulation has been widespread in Romania. Managers of enterprises that remain in the pipeline for privatization for long periods of time have little incentive to reduce arrears. The state contributed to...