Abstract

A characteristic institution of contemporary capitalism, public enterprises continue
to be less studied than other similar economic agents. This work has the goal of understanding
if public enterprises can be a tool of economic policy and be utilized in a strategy
for economic growth. Different studies of why public enterprises came to be are discussed to
then debate the differences in managing these and private enterprises. Finally, the public enterprises
as tools for growth as discussed.

JEL Classification: H11, L32, L33