Everyone hates privatization, but why? Survey evidence from 28 post-communist countries

► We study attitudes toward revising privatization. ► We probe whether these views are driven by self interest or legitimacy concerns. ► We use a 2006 survey of 28,000 individuals in 28 post-communist countries. ► Transition-related hardships and human capital shape support for privatization. ► Opposition to privatization should not be equated with support for renationalization.