PRB members criticize Balcerowicz for slow pace of privatization

Witold Zaraska of construction firm Exbud said the completion of privatization would free the government from many social problems. Privatization is proceeding too slowly, and often pseudo-privatization and the taking over of firms by state-owned companies is taking place. In response, Balcerowicz said that "everything will be privatized, from the defense industry to schools and health services." He added that the health reform project is underway and the tax system will be changed by the fourth quarter of 1999. (Prawo i Gospodarka, page 1, 8)