Prisons, Colleges, and the Private-Sector Delusion

This New Yorker article examines the concept of privatization and its pitfalls. It highlights cases where privatization efforts, specifically in the areas of public infrastructure and services, have not delivered the promised benefits. The author discusses the impact of privatization on public transportation, prisons, and water management, citing examples where cost-cutting measures and profit-driven motives affected the quality and accessibility of these services. The article argues against the assumption that private companies always outperform public entities, emphasizing the need for careful consideration and evaluation when implementing privatization initiatives.