Austill Stuart
Director of Privatization and Government Reform, Reason Foundation
Austill Stuart is the director of privatization and government reform at Reason Foundation.
Prior to joining Reason, Stuart worked in a variety of settings, including at non-profits, on Capitol Hill, and in fundraising. Before moving to the D.C. area in early 2009, he worked for five years in the financial services industry.
Stuart earned his B.S. in economics from Auburn University and M.A. in economics at George Mason University.
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The Federal Budget Process Needs Structural Change
To restore fiscal sustainability while making needed investments, like rebuilding the nation's infrastructure, the federal government needs to consider structural budget changes.
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Ending the US Postal Service’s Monopolies Would Better Serve Citizens
Most of the USPS' work can now be more efficiently handled by private competitors.
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Private Sector Water Management Solutions Help Governments Deliver Affordability and Reliability
Governments are usually ill-equipped to manage the changes and risks associated with operating and maintaining water systems by themselves.
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Privatization and Government Reform Newsletter: Transportation Finance, Telemedicine Services During Coronavirus and More
Plus: The damage done by California’s AB5, congressional action needed on the U.S. Postal Service, and more.
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How Boston’s Transit System Would Benefit From Reducing Privatization Restrictions
Contracting out transit services not only saves taxpayers and riders money, but has also been shown to improve service quality and safety.
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A Bailout Won’t Fix the U.S. Postal Service
The USPS lost about $78 billion from 2007 through 2019 due to declining mail volumes and increased costs.
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Annual Privatization Report 2020
The Annual Privatization Report examines the latest trends in public-private partnerships, management and financing for highways, airports, air traffic control and more.
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As Retail Industry Struggles, Cities Can Encourage Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions
To help avoid business closures and building vacancies, cities should reduce unnecessary restrictions that may prevent businesses from adjusting to the realities of the pandemic.
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To Help Fight Coronavirus, States Can Eliminate Alcohol Rules Preventing Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Many states prohibit the sale of grain alcohol in concentrations high enough for homemade alcohol-based hand sanitizers to be effective.
