THE ROLE OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT DECISION MAKING-A PUBLIC CHOICE PERSPECTIVE

Conventional economic theory suggests that economists' contribution to local government is primarily with respect to the production function type of knowledge. A characterization of local government decision making exposes some limitations on applicability of economic analysis of that kind. Public choice perspectives to local government help to redefine an.d elaborate the role of economic analysis in instructing local government decision making.

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Authors:	McDowell, George R.
Published in:	Northeastern Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics. - Northeastern Agricultural and Resource Economics Association - NAREA. - Vol. 09, 1:
Publisher:	Northeastern Agricultural and Resource Economics Association - NAREA
Subject:	Political Economy \| Public Economics \| Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession

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Type of publication:	Article
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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