Austill Stuart
Director of Privatization and Government Reform, Reason Foundation
Austill Stuart is the director of privatization and government reform at Reason Foundation and editor of Reason's Annual Privatization Report.
Prior to joining Reason, Stuart worked in a variety of settings, including at non-profits, on Capitol Hill, and in fundraising. Before moving to the D.C. area in early 2009, he worked for five years in the financial services industry.
Stuart earned his B.A. in economics from Auburn University and M.A. in economics at George Mason University.
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How Boston’s Transit System Would Benefit From Reducing Privatization Restrictions
Contracting out transit services not only saves taxpayers and riders money, but has also been shown to improve service quality and safety.
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A Bailout Won’t Fix the U.S. Postal Service
The USPS lost about $78 billion from 2007 through 2019 due to declining mail volumes and increased costs.
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Annual Privatization Report 2020
The Annual Privatization Report examines the latest trends in public-private partnerships, management and financing for highways, airports, air traffic control and more.
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As Retail Industry Struggles, Cities Can Encourage Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions
To help avoid business closures and building vacancies, cities should reduce unnecessary restrictions that may prevent businesses from adjusting to the realities of the pandemic.
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To Help Fight Coronavirus, States Can Eliminate Alcohol Rules Preventing Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Many states prohibit the sale of grain alcohol in concentrations high enough for homemade alcohol-based hand sanitizers to be effective.
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Privatization and Government Reform Newsletter: Private Sector’s Recovery Role in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Plus: government's coronavirus response, the pandemic's impact on bond ratings, why state and local governments are fighting over Airbnb, and more.
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In Early Stages of Coronavirus Fight, the Private Sector Was Ready to Help, But the Federal Government Didn’t Let It
Instead of quickly tapping the private sector to develop and conduct tests, the federal government prevented it from doing so. Weeks, and lives, were lost as a result.
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13 Frequently Asked Questions About Mileage-Based User Fees
With the gas tax becoming increasingly unsustainable, mileage-based user fees offer a fair, reliable and sustainable funding mechanism for roadways.
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Privatization and Government Reform Newsletter: State Government Update, Harrisburg’s Water Woes, and More
Plus, conservative backlash to public-private toll roads, how to solve blue-green algae problems in Florida, and more.