What is remunicipalization?

Remunicipalization is the process where public services, such as water and energy that were previously privatized, return to public sector functions and ownership.

What geographic areas does this research cover?

The research presented in Unwinding Privatization covers North America, Europe, and the Global South.

Urban And Industrial Environments Ser

Exploring the reconfiguration of power and the return of public services to the public sector.

Reading guide

This is the first volume in the Urban And Industrial Environments series.

The volume focuses on the phenomenon of remunicipalization and the implications of transferring service ownership back to the public sector.

Description

The Urban And Industrial Environments series examines the complex intersections of governance, infrastructure, and social policy within modern metropolitan regions. This series provides deep scholarly insights into how cities manage essential resources and the evolving relationship between public authority and private enterprise.

Through diverse geographic perspectives spanning North America, Europe, and the Global South, the series investigates the shifting landscapes of urban planning and political science. It serves as a critical resource for understanding the structural changes driving contemporary urban development and social governance.

Books in this Series

Unwinding Privatization

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