Privatization Of Public Social Services A Background Paper

Privatization of Public Social Services: A Background Paper

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DEMETRA SMITH NIGHTINGALE, NANCY M. PINDUS
This paper was prepared at the Urban Institute for U.S.
Department of Labor, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy, under DOL Contract No. J-9-M-5-0048, #15. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the positions of DOL, the Urban Institute or its sponsors.

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Document date: October 15, 1997
Released online: October 15, 1997

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1. Introduction

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The purposes of the paper are to provide a general overview of the extent of privatization of public services in the areas of social services, welfare, and employment; rationales for privatizing service delivery, and evidence of effectiveness or problems. Examples are included to highlight specific types of privatization and actual operational experience. The paper is not intended to be a comprehensive treatment of the overall subject of privatization, but rather a brief review of issues and experiences specifically related to the delivery of employment and training, welfare, and social

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The key points that are drawn from a review of the literature are:

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Safety Net
Race, Ethnicity, Gender
Retirement and Older
Americans
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POLICY

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