We analyze the extent of the integrated control of the state over privatized firms during the post-privatization decade … bureaucracy are the most likely reasons behind our findings. -- state ownership ; control ; corporate performance ; privatization … (1995-2005) in the Czech Republic. During this period the integrated control potential of the state resembled a corporate …

We analyze the extent of the integrated control of the state over privatized firms during the post-privatization decade … (1995–2005) in the Czech Republic. During this period the integrated control potential of the state resembled a corporate … pyramid. While pyramidal control was not fully utilized, the golden share in the hands of the state substantially enhanced its …

Privatization is often viewed as a necessary condition for improved corporate performance. We use a 1992-98 panel of … the population of Czech industrial firms to assess the effect of mass privatization on corporate performance. Using …-owned enterprises. The results with respect to privatization to domestic owners are much less impressive. Our study provides strong …