Research Papers/Reports on Privatization

While we have and continue to accumulate publications and references from a broad range of sources, we also welcome any suggested additions to the list.

See also: Letters/Articles/Submissions by APN and others relating to privatization.

The American Experience with Privatization [PDF], James F. Mosher, Marin Institute, USA, November 20, 2005

Privatization of BC's Retail Liquor Store System: Implications for Consumers [PDF], Consumers' Association of Canada - BC, May 2003

The Privatization of Liquor Retailing in Alberta - 2003 [PDF], Douglas S. West, Department of Economics, University of Alberta, update to March 1998 report; Study shows privatization benefits in Alberta can be replicated in other provinces, News Release, Fraser Institute, March 19, 1998

Public opinion of Ontario adults on alcohol policy issues: findings from a 1999 general population survey, L. Anglin et al, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, March 2001

The Social Consequences of Privatizing Liquor and Beer Stores, Ted Glenn, Ontario Legislative Library, Legislative Research Service, May 1997

Proposed Privatization of Retail Alcohol Sales in Ontario: Health, Social, Economic & Safety Implications [PDF], Norman Giesbrecht, Addiction Research Foundation, November 20, 1995

Contribution of the LCBO to public finances, and risks associated with privatization [PDF], Leo-Paul Lauzon and Michel Bernard, Department of Administrative Sciences, University of Quebec in Montreal, November 20, 1995

The Impact of Privatizing the Liquor Control Board of Ontario , N.T. Jazairi, York University Dept. of Economics, Sept. 1994

Alcohol Monopolies and Alcohol Control, Robin Room, Alcohol Research Group, Medical Research Institute of San Francisco, 1991