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"Your adamant, eloquent defenses of free market economics have proved invaluable in the fight against an ever-expanding American government." - Dick Armey, Retired Congressman and House Majority Leader
"Your organization’s innovative work in privatization demonstrates that it is possible to cut costs while improving government services."
- Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush
Federal Competitive Sourcing Saved Taxpayers $7.2 Billion Over the Last Five Years
Reason Foundation's Annual Privatization Report says public-private partnership infrastructure projects in various stages of development are worth $104 billion
The federal government's competitive sourcing efforts saved taxpayers $7.2 billion over the last five years, according to Reason Foundation's 22nd Annual Privatization Report. Competitive sourcing allows the private sector to compete for jobs and contracts that are currently performed by the government. Federal employees actually won 83 percent of the job competitions from fiscal 2003 through fiscal 2007. But taxpayers are the real winners: the Annual Privatization Report shows taxpayers save $25,000 for every job that is put up for competition because even when the government keeps the job it significantly improves efficiency and reduces costs. Reason Foundation's Annual Privatization Report, edited by Leonard Gilroy, examines the latest trends in privatization and public-private partnerships at the federal, state and local levels. With as many as 23 states potentially facing budget deficits in fiscal 2009, state governments are increasingly looking for ways to cut costs without cutting services. Enter the private sector.
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» Annual Privatization Report 2008
» Annual Privatization Report 2007
» Annual Privatization Report 2006
Obama, Brownback and Paul Promise Executive Order Mandating Google Government
Coalition of 36 groups calling for "most transparent" presidential administration ever
Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS) and Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) have signed oaths declaring that, should they win the presidency in 2008, they will issue an executive order during their first month in office instructing the entire executive branch to put into practice the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, a Google-like search tool will allow you to see how your tax dollars are being spent on federal contracts, grants and earmarks. All of the major presidential candidates have been invited to sign the "oath of presidential transparency" which is being promoted by a diverse coalition of 36 groups, led by Reason Foundation, a libertarian think tank that has advised the last four presidential administrations. "The next president should be committed to transparency and accountability," said Adrian Moore, vice president of research at Reason Foundation. "Redesigning the federal government so that it is more accountable to taxpayers is a nonpartisan issue. Transparency will help produce a government focused on results instead of our current system, which is plagued by secrecy, wasteful spending and pork projects."
» Oath of Presidential Transparency (.pdf)
» Nick Gillespie: Who Will Stand Up and Be Transparent?
» Sen. Barack Obama's Signed Oath
» Sen. Sam Brownback's Signed Oath
» Rep. Ron Paul's Signed Oath
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California, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire Restrict the Most Jobs
Hair braider, fortune teller, florist and interior designer are some of the jobs for which states require licenses
Do you want to be a fortune teller in Maryland? Your future better include a license from the state. How about being a hair braider in Mississippi? You'll need 300 to 1,500 hours of training and government permission. Want to sell flowers in Louisiana? Only licensed florists can do that. And almost every state requires certification if you want to move furniture and hang art while calling yourself an interior designer. In California, there are a total of 177 different jobs that require a special license or credential, the most in the country, according to a new Reason Foundation study examining occupational licensing trends. Northeastern states aren't much better. Connecticut, Maine and New Hampshire all require job seekers to obtain a license before performing more than 130 jobs. In stark contrast, you can do most of those very same jobs - without a license - in Missouri, where just 41 careers require certification.
» Press Release with Complete Rankings
» Full Study (.pdf)
» State-by-State Occupational Licensing List (.xls)
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Annual Privatization Report 2008
August 2008
Edited by Leonard C. Gilroy
» Full Report
» Press Release
CSI for Real: How to Improve Forensic
Science
December 2007
Policy Study 364
By Roger Koppl
» Full Text (.pdf)
Measure 50: Are Tobacco Taxes The Answer To Funding Children's Health Programs?
October 2007
Policy Brief 65
By Skaidra Smith-Heisters
» Full Text (.pdf)
Streamlining San Diego: Achieving Taxpayer Savings and Government Reforms Through Managed Competition
September 2007
By Geoffrey F. Segal, Adam B. Summers, Leonard C. Gilroy, and W. Erik Bruvold
» Full Text (.pdf)
» Press Release
Occupational Licensing: Ranking the States and Exploring Alternatives
August 2007
Policy Study 361
By Adam B. Summers
» Full Study (.pdf)
» Policy Summary (.pdf)
» State-by-State Occupational Licensing List (.xls)
» Press Release with Complete Rankings
Annual Privatization Report 2007
July 2007
Edited by Leonard C. Gilroy
» Full Report
» Press Release
Innovators in Action 2007
July 2007
Edited By Geoffrey F. Segal
» Full Report
» Press Release
Privatizing University Housing
January 2007
Policy Study 356
By Leonard C. Gilroy, Laura J. Davis, Sarah F. Anzia and Geoffrey F. Segal
» Full Study (.pdf)
» Press Release
Annual Privatization Report 2006: 20th Anniversary Edition
July 2006
Edited By Leonard C. Gilroy
» Full Report
» Special Excerpt (.pdf)
Detailing Foreign Management of US Infrastructure
March 2006
By Leonard C. Gilroy and Adam B. Summers
» Full Text (html)
Privatizing Public Hospitals: A Win-Win for Taxpayers and the Poor
November 2005
Policy Brief 41
By Dr. Francois Melese
» Full Text (.pdf)
The Sky Isn't Falling in Colorado: Proven Strategies for Budget Reconciliation
October 2005
By Geoffrey F. Segal and Adam B. Summers
» Full Text (.pdf)
Rebuilding After Katrina: Policy Strategies for Recovery
October 2005
By Adrian Moore, Lisa Snell, and Geoffrey Segal
» Full Text (.html)
The Gathering Pension Storm: How Government Pension Plans are Breaking the Bank and Strategies for Reform
June 2005
Policy Study 335
By George Passantino and Adam B. Summers
» Full Study (.pdf)
» Policy Summary (.pdf)
» Press Release
Offshoring and Public Fear: Assessing the Real Threat to Jobs
May 2005
Policy Study 333
By Ted Balaker and Adrian T. Moore
» Full Study (.pdf)
» Policy Summary (.pdf)
» Press Release
Making Florida's Government Competitive
April 2005
By Geoffrey F. Segal
» Full Report (.pdf)
Funding the National Park System: Improving Services and Accountability with User Fees
April 2005
By Adam B. Summers
» Full Study (.pdf)
» Policy Summary (.pdf)
Priority Colorado: Balancing the Budget While Preserving TABOR and Colorado’s Quality of Life
February 2005
By Geoffrey F. Segal, George Passantino, et al.
» Full Report (.pdf)
Virginia Spending and Budget Reform
February 2005
By Geoffrey F. Segal
» Full Report (.pdf)
Expanding Slot Gaming in California: A Business Analysis
October 2004
By Jeffery Hooke and Thomas Firey
» Full Study (.pdf)
What's in the Government's Attic?
December 2004
By John Palatiello
» Full Brief (.pdf)
Exposing the Myths and Realities of Competitive Sourcing
August 2004
By Geoffrey F. Segal, with Ade Ifelayo and Chandra Pesheck
» Full Brief (.pdf)
Getting the Right People for the Right Job: Solving Human Capital Challenges with Competitive Sourcing
September 2003
By Geoffrey F. Segal, Adrian T. Moore, and John P. Blair
» Full Study (.pdf)
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Politicizing Privatization Isn't In Taxpayers' Best Interests
Indiana has benefited from toll road lease and could gain from Gov. Daniels' lottery plan
August 27, 2008 | Reason.org
By Leonard Gilroy, Reason
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Closing Virginia's Budget Shortfall
Virginia needs more effective tools to evaluate competition and efficiency opportunities across state government
August 25, 2008 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Leonard Gilroy, Reason
» Full Text
Looking at the Year's Privatization Trends
From transportation and infrastructure to state lotteries, public-private partnerships could play big role in erasing budget deficits
August 7, 2008 | Reason.org
By Leonard Gilroy, Reason
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Hey Ohio, Suing Companies Isn't Good for the State's Economy
Litigation strategy reflects poverty of Ohio economic development policy
July 10, 2008| Reason.org
By Samuel Staley
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New Jersey's Wrong Path
Increased taxes, tolls and regulations aren't the answer to state's budget woes
June 30, 2008| Reason.org
By Amanda Kathryn Hydro
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San Diego Can Benefit from Private Trash Collection
Private sector already handles over 75 percent of nation's garbage collection
June 16, 2008 | Reason.org
By Adam Summers, Reason
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Reining in Job Licensing Laws in Arizona
You need a license to do 72 jobs in the state, including landscaping and fishing guide
May 8, 2008 | Reason.org
By Adam Summers, Reason
» Full Text
Scrap the Visa Cap
America's ability to attract new foreign-born workers and to keep the existing ones is diminishing
April 5, 2008 | The Wall Street Journal
By Shikha Dalmia, Reason
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Why Penalize Peter to Deport Pablo?
The SAVE Act won't stop illegal immigration, but might cost you your job
April 1, 2008 | Detroit News
By Shikha Dalmia, Reason
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Occupational Licensing Laws Protect Special Interests, Not the Public
Testimony to the Arizona House Government Committee
April 1, 2008 | Testimony
By Adam Summers, Reason
» Full Text
What Hillary Is Hiding
Her tax records, pork...
March 22, 2008| New York Post
By Amanda Kathryn Hydro
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Payday Loans Get Pink Slip in California
Baldwin Park government tries to block check-cashing stores
March 20, 2008 | Reason.org
By Adam Summers, Reason
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Competition Can Solve Atlanta's Budget Crunch
Embracing competitive service delivery would reduce costs, improve service quality
March 19, 2008 | Fulton County Taxpayers Foundation Newsletter
By Leonard Gilroy, Reason
» Full Text
Eliot Spitzer and the Seduction of Crusader Politics
Hypocritical politicians manipulate system to serve their own agendas
March 12, 2008 | Reason.org
By Sam Staley, Reason
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California Focus: End Recurring Budget Deficits
Limits on the money California spends and collects would force prioritizing
February 24, 2008 | Orange County Register
By Adrian Moore, Reason
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Fixing San Diego's Finances
Interview with Carl DeMaio
February 22, 2008 | Reason.org
By Adrian Moore, Reason
» Full Text
Government Bonds and Debt Disguised as "Stimulus"
Strickland's FDR-style stimulus package is no way to help Ohioans
February 21, 2008 | Cincinnati Enquirer
By Sam Staley, Reason
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Agency Activity Inventory a Powerful Tool to "Right-Size" State Government
Testimony to the Utah Senate Business and Labor Standing Committee
February 21, 2008 | Testimony
By Leonard Gilroy, Reason
» Full Text
What Would Jefferson Think?
Private business can do it better
February 10, 2008 | The Sale Lake Tribune
By Leonard Gilroy, Reason and M. Royce Van Tassell
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Bringing Transparency to Virginia's Fairfax County
Interview with Pat Herrity
February 6, 2008| Reason.org
By Amanda Kathryn Hydro
» Full Text
Lottery Privatization Options for Virginia
Leasing out rights to operate the state lottery could generate a steady income stream, reduce revenue risks
January 28, 2008 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Leonard Gilroy, Reason
» Full Text
Utah Should Embrace The Yellow Pages Test
Utah's state and local governments are unfairly competing with private businesses
December 21, 2007 | Reason.org
By Leonard Gilroy, Reason and M. Royce Van Tassell
» Full Text
Put a Lid On State Budget, Already
California's budget woes underscore need for a spending limit
December 12, 2007 | Orange County Register
By George Passantino, Reason
» Full Text
Private Solution to California's Infrastructure Problems
Schwarzenegger says state needs $500 billion
December 12, 2007 | The Libertarian Perspective
By Adam Summers, Reason
» Full Text
Time to Shine Light on Government Spending
Oath of Presidential Transparency brings accountability
October 23, 2007 | FoxNews.com
By Amanda Kathryn Hydro and Jason Mercier
» Full Text
"Clean Water Restoration Act" Would Expand Federal Powers
Over 100 Conservationists, Seniors Advocates, Farm Bureaus, Civil Rights Leaders, Cattlemen, and Taxpayer Action Groups Detail Potential for Abuse
October 7, 2007 | Reason.org
By Adrian Moore, et al.
» Full Text (.pdf)
The Secrets of Intangible Wealth
Why is a Mexican migrant to the U.S. five times more productive than one who stays home?
September 29, 2007 | The Wall Street Journal
By Ron Bailey, Reason
» Full Text
Stop Government Takeover of Health Care
GOP's focus on illegal immigrants sidetracks fight on kids care program
September 5, 2007 | Detroit News
By Shikha Dalmia, Reason
» Full Text
Obama, Brownback and Paul Promise Executive Order Mandating Google Government
Coalition of 36 groups calling for "most transparent" presidential administration ever
August 24, 2007 | Reason.org
By Reason Foundation, et al.
» Oath of Presidential Transparency
» Press Release
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