The art of the deal

摘要

DONALD TRUMP ran for office promising to spur the private sector to rebuild America's roads, bridges and airports. But it seems that Republicans want to start their modernisation in the sky. On June 21st House Republicans unveiled a bill that would privatise air-traffic control, a policy the president announced earlier this month. If the administration is to be believed, this is just one of many privatisations that could increase efficiency and encourage infrastructure investment. Could such a national sell-off work?