Centralization and Decentralization in Economic Policy
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"Centralization and Decentralization in Economic Policy" is a seminal work by economist Jan Tinbergen that analyzes how economic decision-making powers should be optimally distributed between central and local authorities to achieve effective and efficient policy outcomes.
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| Centralization and Decentralization in Economic Policy canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Centralization and Decentralization in Economic Policy Context triple: [Jan Tinbergen, notableWork, Centralization and Decentralization in Economic Policy]
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A.
Economic Policy: Principles and Design
"Economic Policy: Principles and Design" is a foundational economics book by Jan Tinbergen that systematically develops the theory and methodology of designing and implementing effective economic policies.
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B.
On the Theory of Economic Policy
On the Theory of Economic Policy is a foundational work in economics by Jan Tinbergen that systematically analyzes how governments can design and coordinate economic policies using formal models and quantitative methods.
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C.
Introduction to Modern Economic Growth
Introduction to Modern Economic Growth is a comprehensive graduate-level textbook that rigorously develops the theory and empirics of long-run economic growth, with a strong emphasis on microfoundations and institutional factors.
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D.
Economics of the Transition Period
Economics of the Transition Period is a theoretical work by Soviet economist Nikolai Bukharin analyzing the economic dynamics and policies of the shift from capitalism to socialism after the Russian Revolution.
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E.
American Economic Journal: Economic Policy
American Economic Journal: Economic Policy is a peer-reviewed academic journal focusing on empirical and theoretical research in economic policy issues.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Centralization and Decentralization in Economic Policy Target entity description: "Centralization and Decentralization in Economic Policy" is a seminal work by economist Jan Tinbergen that analyzes how economic decision-making powers should be optimally distributed between central and local authorities to achieve effective and efficient policy outcomes.
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A.
Economic Policy: Principles and Design
"Economic Policy: Principles and Design" is a foundational economics book by Jan Tinbergen that systematically develops the theory and methodology of designing and implementing effective economic policies.
-
B.
On the Theory of Economic Policy
On the Theory of Economic Policy is a foundational work in economics by Jan Tinbergen that systematically analyzes how governments can design and coordinate economic policies using formal models and quantitative methods.
-
C.
Introduction to Modern Economic Growth
Introduction to Modern Economic Growth is a comprehensive graduate-level textbook that rigorously develops the theory and empirics of long-run economic growth, with a strong emphasis on microfoundations and institutional factors.
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D.
Economics of the Transition Period
Economics of the Transition Period is a theoretical work by Soviet economist Nikolai Bukharin analyzing the economic dynamics and policies of the shift from capitalism to socialism after the Russian Revolution.
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E.
American Economic Journal: Economic Policy
American Economic Journal: Economic Policy is a peer-reviewed academic journal focusing on empirical and theoretical research in economic policy issues.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
academic work
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economic policy book ⓘ economic theory text ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
identify optimal distribution of policy competences
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improve effectiveness of economic policy-making ⓘ improve efficiency of resource allocation in government ⓘ |
| analyzes |
conditions under which centralization is preferable
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conditions under which decentralization is preferable ⓘ economies of scale in centralized policy-making ⓘ information advantages of local authorities ⓘ trade-offs between uniformity and local adaptation ⓘ |
| appliesTheory | Tinbergen rule for policy instruments and targets ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
multi-level government
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optimal policy assignment ⓘ public sector organization ⓘ |
| author | Jan Tinbergen ⓘ |
| considers |
information asymmetries between levels of government
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local preference heterogeneity ⓘ need for policy uniformity across regions ⓘ spillover effects of local policies ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
debate on central versus local control
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theory of economic policy design ⓘ theory of fiscal federalism ⓘ |
| evaluates |
administrative costs of different governance structures
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impact of centralization on policy coordination ⓘ impact of decentralization on responsiveness to local needs ⓘ |
| field |
economic policy
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economics ⓘ fiscal federalism ⓘ public economics ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
assignment of policy instruments to government levels
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coordination between central and local governments ⓘ design of multi-level governance structures ⓘ distribution of decision-making powers ⓘ |
| hasInfluenced |
design of intergovernmental fiscal relations
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policy debates on decentralization reforms ⓘ research on multi-level economic governance ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
centralization of economic decision-making
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decentralization of economic decision-making ⓘ division of powers between central and local authorities ⓘ effectiveness of economic policy ⓘ efficiency of economic policy ⓘ optimal allocation of policy responsibilities ⓘ |
| perspective |
normative economic analysis of government structure
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welfare economics approach to policy allocation ⓘ |
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