Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of Tables and Illustrations; Foreword; Introduction; Part One. The Promise of Government Corporations; 1. The American Experiment; 2. A History of Trying Something New; Part Two. The Performance of Government Corporations: Positive Appraisals; 3. Tangible Accomplishments; 4. Financial Benefits; Part Three. The Performance of Government Corporations: Negative Assessments; 5. Questionable Practices; 6. The Abuse of Power; Part Four. The Prospects for Government Corporations; 7. Alternative Directions; Notes