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Geoffrey Segal
Director of Government Reform, Reason Foundation
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Geoffrey Segal is the director of privatization and government reform at Reason Foundation, a nonprofit think tank advancing free minds and free markets. He is also editor of Reason's Privatization Watch.

Segal recently served as an advisor to Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's Center for Efficient Government. In addition, his counsel has recently been sought out by Gov. Mark Sanford and Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, where he is working with the Government Efficiency and Financial Planning group inside the Office of Management and Budget. Segal is also an advisor to the Cost Cutting Caucus in the Virginia House of Delegates.

Segal is a highly skilled policy analyst with a strong, diversified background in policy research and project analysis focusing on public-private partnerships, competition, government efficiency, government spending and waste, transparency, accountability, and government performance.

Segal has worked closely with legislators in California, New York, Florida, Indiana, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, Kentucky, Ohio, Washington D.C., Colorado, Minnesota, Maryland, Maine, North and South Carolina, Hawaii, Arizona, and Texas in efforts to reduce government spending, improve government performance, and enhance accountability in government programs.

Segal has testified to the United States Senate and numerous state legislatures and agencies. He has written dozens of articles for leading publications including Investor's Business Daily, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Indianapolis Star, Orange County Register, Los Angeles Daily News, and New York Sun. Segal is also a contributing editor to Budget & Tax News. A frequent guest on television and radio, he has appeared on Fox News Channel's "Your World with Neil Cavuto" as well as CNBC's "Closing Bell w/Maria Bartiromo" and "Power Lunch."

Segal earned a B.A. in Political Science at Arizona State University and a Master of Public Policy from Pepperdine University.


Studies by Geoffrey Segal

Report
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

Innovators in Action 2007
July 2007
Edited By Geoffrey F. Segal
 » Full Report
 » Press Release

Leasing the Pennsylvania Turnpike: A Response to Critics of Gov. Rendell's Plan
June 2007
Working Paper
By Peter Samuel and Geoffrey Segal
 » Full Study (.pdf)

Policy Brief 58
Building New Roads Through Public-Private Partnerships: Frequently Asked Questions
March 2007
By Leonard C. Gilroy, Robert W. Poole, Jr., Peter Samuel, and Geoffrey Segal
 » Full Brief (.pdf)

Policy Study 356
Privatizing University Housing
January 2007
By Leonard C. Gilroy, Laura J. Davis, Sarah F. Anzia and Geoffrey F. Segal
 » Full Study (.pdf)
 » Press Release

Policy Brief 53
A Bad Idea Gone Too Far: Proposition 86, The Tobacco Tax
October 2006
By Geoffrey F. Segal and Skaidra Smith-Heisters
 » Full Brief (.pdf)

Report
The Sky Isn't Falling in Colorado: Proven Strategies for Budget Reconciliation
October 2005
By Geoffrey F. Segal and Adam B. Summers
 » Full Report (.pdf)

Rebuilding After Katrina: Policy Strategies for Recovery
October 2005
By Adrian Moore, Lisa Snell, and Geoffrey Segal
» Full Text (.html)

Report
Priority Colorado: Balancing the Budget While Preserving TABOR and Colorado’s Quality of Lifes
February 2005
By Geoffrey F. Segal, George Passantino, et al.
 » Full Report (.pdf)

Policy Brief 32
Exposing the Myths and Realities of Competitive Sourcing
August 2004
By Geoffrey F. Segal, with Ade Ifelayo and Chandra Pesheck
 » Full Brief (.pdf)

Private Competition for Public Services: Unfinished Agenda in New York State
December 2003
By E. J. McMahon, Adrian Moore, and Geoffrey F. Segal
 » Full Report (.pdf)

Policy Study 312
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)

Policy Brief 26
Frequently Asked Questions About Water / Wastewater Privatization
September 2003
By Geoffrey F. Segal and Adrian T. Moore
 » Full Brief (.pdf)

Policy Study 311
Smart Growth in Action, Part II: Case Studies in Housing Capacity and Development from Ventura County, California
May 2003
By Geoffrey Segal, William Fulton, Susan Weaver, and Lily Okamura
 » Full Study (.pdf)

Frequently Asked Questions
Corporate Corrections? Frequently Asked Questions About Prison Privatization
November 2002
By Geoffrey F. Segal
 » Full Text (html)

Policy Study 302
The Extent, History, and Role of Private Companies in the Delivery of Correctional Services in the United States
November 2002
By Geoffrey F. Segal
 » Full Study (.pdf)

Policy Study 300
The Salinas Utility Users Tax: Necessary Revenue Source or Government Waste?
October 2002
By Geoffrey F. Segal and Adam B. Summers
 » Full Study (.pdf)

Policy Study 292
Citizens' Budget Reports: Improving Performance and Accountability in Government
March 2002
By Geoffrey F. Segal and Adam B. Summers
 » Full Study (.pdf)

Policy Study 291
California Competitive Cities: A Report Card on Efficiency in Service Delivery in California's 10 Largest Cities
February 2002
By Geoffrey F. Segal, Adrian T. Moore, and James Nolan
 » Full Study (.pdf)

Policy Study 290
Weighing the Watchmen: Evaluating the Costs and Benefits of Outsourcing Correctional Services
Part 2: Reviewing the Literature on Cost and Quality Comparisons

January 2002
By Geoffrey F. Segal and Adrian T. Moore
 » Full Study (.pdf)
 » Policy Summary

Policy Study 289
Weighing the Watchmen: Evaluating the Costs and Benefits of Outsourcing Correctional Services
Part 1: Employing a Best Value Approach to Procurement

January 2002
By Geoffrey F. Segal and Adrian T. Moore
 » Full Study (.pdf)
 » Policy Summary

Policy Study 282
Competitive Cities: A Report Card on Efficiency in Service Delivery in America's Largest Cities
April 2001
By Adrian T. Moore, James Nolan, and Geoffrey F. Segal
 » Full Study (.pdf)

E-Brief 113
Innovative Alternatives to Traditional Municipal/County Corrections
March 2001
By Geoffrey F. Segal
 » Full Text (html)

E-Brief 111
Electronic Procurement: How Technology is Changing Government Purchasing
February 2001
By Geoffrey Segal and Matthew Taylor
 » Full Text (html)

E-Brief 106
Emerging Options for Youthful Offenders: Utilizing Public-private Partnerships to Offer Hope, New Direction for Troubled Youth
December 2000
By Geoffrey Segal
 » Full Text (html)

Policy Study 267
Privatizing Landfills: Market Solutions for Solid-waste Disposal
May 2000
By Geoffrey F. Segal and Adrian T. Moore
 » Full Study (html)

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Op-Eds and Commentary by Geoffrey Segal

Officials Should Embrace Private Infrastructure Investment
Bridge tragedy underscores need to tap private sector capital, expertise
August 9, 2007 | Reason.org
By Leonard Gilroy and Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Google Government Brings Accountability
How to bring unprecedented transparency to Virginia's state and local government
August 1, 2007 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Developing Transparent, Accountable and High Performing Competition and Privatization Programs
Testimony to the Utah General Assembly Government Competition and Privatization Subcommittee
July 31, 2007 | Testimony
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

The Indiana Toll Road: One Year Later
Examining predictions about the toll roads lease deal
July 25, 2007 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Borrowing Won't Fix Pennsylvania's Road Problems
State left billions on the table by ignoring possible turnpike lease deals
July 25, 2007 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Virginia's Road Crunch
State can beat congestion by prioritizing resources
July 15, 2007 | The Free Lance Star
By Samuel Staley and Geoffrey F. Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Gov. Daniels Quest to Root Out Pork Should Be Applauded, Not Ridiculed
Competition and privatization are proven, practical management tools
July 2, 2007 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Gov. Daniels's Welfare Modernization Will Improve Service Delivery
Private sector brings technology upgrades; employees and customers win
June 22, 2007 | Indianapolis Star
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Unconstitutional Power Grab
Reps. Oberstar and DeFazio ignore Tenth Amendment in push to stop states from using transportation PPPs
June 19, 2007 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Florida Can Learn From Sandy Springs
Georgia city shows how to cut costs effectively
June 8, 2007 | Tallahassee Democrat
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Liberate the Liquor Business
What's not to like about the privatization of state ABC stores?
April 30, 2007 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Government's Tobacco Addiction
Politicians try to fund pet projects, raise revenues by sticking it to smokers
April 24, 2007 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Divesting the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
Testimony to Pennsylvania Senate Majority Policy Committee
April 18, 2007 | Testimony
By Geoffrey Segal and Geoffrey Underwood, Reason
 » Full Text (.pdf)

Toll Roads or No Roads in Texas
Moratorium on public-private partnerships would threaten mobility, economy, quality of life
March 24, 2007 | Houston Chronicle
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

HOT to Trot
HOT lanes would provide time-sensitive Virginians an alternative to congestion
March 21, 2007 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Several States Consider Privatizing Their Lotteries
Revenues should be used for infrastructure, not to increase government spending
February 23, 2007 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Innovative Tools to Relieve Congestion and Improve Mobility
Testimony to the Arizona State Senate Committee on Transportation
February 13, 2007 | Testimony
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

His Way or No Highway
Sen. John Chichester has shut down Virginia's best chance to address the transportation crisis
February 5, 2007 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Pennsylvania Must Join Private Sector, Boost Infrastructure
Public-private partnerships can facilitate shift towards 21st century transportation network
January 21, 2007 | The Patriot News
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Turn the Turnpike Into a Solution
Public-private partnerships are a trend elsewhere and could help Pennsylvania pay for its paving
January 14, 2007 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Scary Truth Amid Government Accountability
Local governments have opportunities to shrink government and taxpayer commitments
January 12, 2007 | Georgia Public Policy Foundation
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

It's Too Early to Derail Daniels' Tollway Plan
Indiana's transportation efforts are leading a national trend
December 2, 2006 | Indianapolis Star
By Geoffrey Segal and Samuel Staley, Reason
 » Full Text

Time for a "Citizens Initiative"
Virginia needs constitutional and procedural safeguards to keep spending in check
November 6, 2006 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

The Sky Won't Fall If Maine's TABOR Passes
Taxpayers effective spending reform efforts
October 30, 2006 | Bangor Daily News
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Privatizing Ohio's Government Marketing...Just Do It!
Much of state's advertising and promotional work is corporate welfare
September 15, 2006 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal and Jack Furney, Reason
 » Full Text

A New Transportation Equation
Virginia has a chance to burnish its tarnished capitalistic credentials
September 25, 2006 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Sticking it to Smokers
California's Prop. 86 would raise tobacco taxes to $3.47 per pack
September 25, 2006 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

The Croesus Trap
Privatization and tolls - not more money - are the key to fixing Virginia's broken transportation system
August 7, 2006 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Privatization and Devolution Keys to Solving Federal Budget Mess
Smaller, more efficient government is the path to fiscal security
July 19, 2006 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Bottom-Line on Indiana Toll Road Deal
Commuters, taxpayers and state government reaping benefits
July 10, 2006 | Indiana Policy Review
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Making Government Compete to Improve Services and Save Money
Hamilton County can teach Ohio's 87 other counties a lesson on results and performance
June 29, 2006 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal and Jack Furney, Reason
 » Full Text

Failure is OK - When It's Cheap
Public-private partnerships - not new taxes - will help Virginia develop a world-class transportation network
June 26, 2006 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Government Lags as Hurricane Season Starts
Politics block private sector from helping ravaged areas
June 1, 2006 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Learning from Pocahontas
Virginia Gov. Kaine granted a concession agreement for the Pocahontas Parkway; why not the Dulles Toll Road too?
May 15, 2006 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Coalition Urges Senate to Pass Legislation Protecting Private Property Rights
Eminent domain abuse undermines Constitutional property protections
May 2, 2006 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason, et al.
 » Full Text

Detroit Can't Afford to Stall Privatization
Other cities save millions by forcing government services to compete
April 20, 2006 | Detroit News
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Comparing the Performance of Private and Public Prisons
If you can't win, change the rules
April 4, 2006 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Do We Need It All?
Virginia needs to rethink the way it sets its funding priorities
April 3, 2006 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Getting Clean Water to the Rest of the World
Public-private partnerships can play vital role
March 31, 2006 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Selling the Ohio Turnpike
Paving the way to prosperity, or a slush fund?
March 3, 2006 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Indiana Needs Major Moves
Status quo won't move us forward or reduce congestion
February 19, 2006 | Indianapolis Star
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Selling Toll Roads in Indiana
Testimony to Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee
February 9, 2006 | Testimony
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Virginia Doesn't Need to Raise Taxes for Transportation
Global companies are pouring money into roads in other states
January 31, 2006 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Don't Put Undue Burden on Governor's Efficiency Efforts
Indiana's proposed "privatization plan" would slow reforms
January 15, 2006 | Indianapolis Star
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

CA Prison System Presents Major Reform Opportunity
Schwarzenegger needs to battle powerful prison guards
January 12, 2006 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Putting a Price on Mobility
Congestion tolls on Virginia highways would reduce the rush hour crunch
January 3, 2006 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Coalition Urges Congress to Reject "A la carte" TV Pricing Mandate
Policy would raise consumer prices and stifle choice, innovation
December 12, 2005 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason, et al.
 » Full Text (.pdf)

The Real Sandy Springs Effect
Government based on results, accountability could be model for others
December 2, 2005 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Private Prison Success
Study says CA private prison is delivering results
November 30, 2005 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Gov. Kaine: You've Won, Now What?
Transportation, spending top Virginia's problems
November 21, 2005 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Ranking Governors on Effectiveness, Not Tax Increases
Time's rankings miss the mark
November 21, 2005 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Shackling the Executive, Again
Connecticut law to "reform" contracting flawed
November 21, 2005 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Coalition Urges Competition for Video Services
Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act is positive step
November 14, 2005 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason, et al.
 » Full Text (.pdf)

More Than 25,000 Private Drinking Water Systems in US
Why would Mass. want to ban water privatization?
October 28, 2005 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Coalition Against IRS "Return-Free" Scheme
Tax collector should not be tax preparer
October 28, 2005 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason, et al.
 » Full Text (.pdf)

Using Scare Tactics to Drum Up Spending
The sky isn't falling in Colorado
October 27, 2005 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal and Adam Summers, Reason
 » Full Text

Water and Sewer Contracting
Audio discussion on innovative delivery options for municipal water and sewer infrastructure
October 26, 2005 | CJOB
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Audio Link

Significant Evidence that Prison Privatization Improves Quality
Testimony to Commission on Safety and Abuse in America's Prisons
November 2, 2005 | Testimony
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Massachusetts' Misguided Attempt to Ban Water Privatization
Testimony to Massachusetts Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture
October 24, 2005 | Testimony
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Air Traffic Safety Intact
New flight services stations will save $190 million per year
October 21, 2005 | Bangor Daily News
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Virginia's Budget Mess, Performance Measures Missing
Council for Virginia's Future can do better
October 17, 2005 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Contracting Out Forces Prisons to Focus on Results, Peformance
Testimony to Utah Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee
September 21, 2005 | Testimony
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Sandy Springs Redefines How Government Should Look
Officials decide whether to make or buy services
August 30, 2005 | Fauquier Times Democrat
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

What Can Maine Learn From Oliver Porter?
New GA town can teach a thing or two about governance
August 10, 2005 | Bangor Daily News
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Spending Limits -- or Your Property?
Eminent domain decision increases need for government spending reform
July 5, 2005 | Fauquier Times-Democrat
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Government Can Innovate
Recent conference on government innovation showed how
May 9, 2005 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

The Politics of Budget Surplus
Virginia needs Taxpayers Bill of Rights for real fiscal reform
April 11, 2005 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Compete, Improve Government
Competitive sourcing saves money
March 1, 2005 | United Press International
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

State Outsourcing: The Sky Isn't Falling
Outsourcing saves 10 to 20 percent, improves service
February 2, 2005 | Tallahassee Democrat
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Virginia Needs to Change Spending, Budgeting Habits
Spending levels aren't sustainable
January 17, 2005 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Florida Model: Competition to Raise Efficiency
Indiana can lower costs through competitive sourcing
January 16, 2005 | Indianapolis Star
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Florida: Let's Have a Yard Sale!
Governments should inventory, dispose of unneeded assets
January 16, 2005 | Northwest Florida Daily News
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Privatization: It's Working in Florida
91 percent of outsourcing stays in state
December 2, 2004 | Tallahassee Democrat
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Competition Works in Taxpayers' Favor
Florida is national leader in competitive sourcing
November 23, 2004 | Tampa Tribune
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Delivering Results and Performance to Taxpayers
"Performance Assessment Rating Tool" can help Virginia
November 15, 2004 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Privatizing School Bus Services in South Carolina
Testimony to South Carolina School Bus Privatization Committee
October 18, 2004 | Testimony
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Regulation Rollback
Small business administration's model legislation
October 18, 2004 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Competition Saves Money
Private prisons would help Georgia cut costs
October 8, 2004 | Georgia Public Policy Foundation
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason, and Kelly McCutchen
 » Full Text

Outsourcing Opportunites Exist
Competition would improve Virginia's Efficiency
August 23, 2004 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Sheriff Can Ease Budget Shortfall With Private Jail
Marion County should look to private sector
August 13, 2004 | Indianapolis Star
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Privatize Prisons, Unlock Savings
Kentucky proposal to open private prison is good business
August 11, 2004 | Bluegrass Institute
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Results-Based Government
Agencies should justify spending
July 26, 2004 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Realizing the President's Management Agenda
PMA puts performance, taxpayers first
July 24, 2004 | Tech Central Station
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Privatize...For the Kids
Schools save by outsourcing maintenance, transportation, and food service
July 21, 2004 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

States Tap Private Prisons
Governors looking to save use private sector
July 1, 2004 | Budget and Tax News
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Virginia Schools Should Focus on Mission: Educating
Privatizing services could save millions
June 21, 2004 | Bacon's Rebellion
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

VA Taxpayers May Not Forget Tax Increase
Example of broken tax promises
June 1, 2004 | Budget and Tax News
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Florida Reforming Its Privatization Efforts
Bush creates Center for Efficient Government
March 12, 2004 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Competitive Sourcing
Driving Federal Results
March 2004 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text (.pdf)

Best Prison Reform: Privatization
CA corrections system if rife with problems
February 24, 2004 | Orange County Register
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Virginia Needs to Evaluate, Consolidate, Divest
Selling assets can produce hundreds of millions of dollars
January 14, 2004 | Virginia Viewpoint
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Keep Oregon's Quality of Life Without New Taxes
Government spending should be reduced
January 13, 2004 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Stockton: Don't Water Down Efficiency, Productivity
Contract enhances environmental control, authority
December 12, 2003 | Stockton Record
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Private Prisons Save Money, Boost Productivity
Privatization saves 5 to 20 percent
November 17, 2003 | Budget and Tax News
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Competing for Good Service, Great Savings
Testimony to New York Senate Committee on Labor
October 15, 2003 | Testimony
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Huge Savings Through Human Resources Outsourcing
Florida expects to save $173 million
August 26, 2003 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Outsourcing Can Help Maryland Measure Up
Reducing costs, maintaining services can be done
August 6, 2003 | Baltimore Sun
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

National Parks Need Competitive Sourcing
Testimony to US Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
July 24, 2003 | Testimony
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Federal Competition Talking Points
Competitive sourcing improves federal government
July 2003 | Reason.org
By Adrian Moore, Reason, and Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text (.pdf)

Increased Competition Will Lead to Savings
Virginia could save millions
June 17, 2003 | Virginia Viewpoint
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

The New Federal Competition Circular
Guidelines encourage competitive sourcing
May 30, 2003 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Focusing on Performance to Balance Budget
Across-the-board cuts are bad ideas
March 18, 2003 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Stockton: Privatize or Pay Higher Water Rates
Outsourcing will save $175 million
February 25, 2003 | Stockton Record
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Atlanta: Pulling the Plug on Water Deal
City's mistake will haunt taxpayers
January 28, 2003 | Atlanta Journal-Constitution
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

What Can We Learn From Atlanta's Water Privatization
Lost in debate: City saving $21 million per year
January 21, 2003 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

States Facing Severe Budget Deficits
Problem is spending, not revenue
December 27, 2002 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Cashing In on Gov. Davis' Prison Contract
Union gets rich at taxpayer expense
July 24, 2002 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
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What If LA Spent Its Billions in the Valley?
Tax dollars head downtown instead
May 19, 2002 | Los Angeles Daily News
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Supreme Court Rules on Private Prison Liability
Inmates at private and government-run prisons should have same rights
January 7, 2002 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Stockton: Water Facts
Myths and facts about water privatization
Date unknown | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Private Prisons Better Suited to Address Problems
Facilities are more accountable
October 10, 2001 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Innovative Alternatives to Traditional Municipal/County Corrections
Tested solutions to jail management needs
March 2001 | Reason.org
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

Prison Escape Highlights System Woes
Who will correct the corrections system?
January 22, 2001 | Bridge News Service
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

LA's Field of Pipedreams
City shouldn't pump more money into convention center
October 18, 2001 | Los Angeles Daily News
By Geoffrey Segal
 » Full Text

Garbage Mess: Private Sector is Cleaning Up
Private landfill management grows
September 12, 2000 | Investors Business Daily
By Geoffrey Segal, Reason
 » Full Text

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