The scope of privatization -- Why do countries privatize? -- How do countries privatize? -- Empirical evidence on privatization's effectiveness in non-transition economies -- Empirical evidence on privatization in transition economies -- The structure and investment performance of privatization...

This perspective provides thoughts on the burgeoning interdisciplinary literature surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on both individuals and firms with a particular focus on the heterogeneity in government responses. In particular, we discuss disparities in vaccine distribution,...