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Moral Federalism
Janeba, Eckhard - In: The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy 5 (2006) 1
Abstract Many political issues like abortion, gay marriage or assisted suicide are strongly contested because individuals have preferences not only over their own choice but also about other individuals' actions. The paper models and compares the equilibria of three institutional regimes...
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Moral Federalism
Janeba, Eckhard - In: Contributions in Economic Analysis & Policy 5 (2006) 1
Many political issues like abortion, gay marriage or assisted suicide are strongly contested because individuals have preferences not only over their own choice but also about other individuals' actions. The paper models and compares the equilibria of three institutional regimes (ranging from...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014587552
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Local Level Decentralization in Ethiopia: Case Study of Tigray Regional State
Fiseha, Assefa - In: Law and Development Review 13 (2020) 1, pp. 95-126
Abstract Based on the literature on decentralization, this article investigates the institutional arrangement and … ensure accountability. Thus decentralization has not resulted in popular control of local governance and local …
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Decentralization of Development and Nation-Building Today: Reconstructing Colombia from the Margins of Bogotá
Eslava, Luis - In: The Law and Development Review 2 (2009) 1, pp. 283-366
public utility provision. However, the successful decentralization of state activity in Bogotá has implied an intensification …
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Diversification: best practices of the leading companies
Kenny, Graham - In: Journal of Business Strategy 33 (2011) 1, pp. 12-20
Purpose – This article aims to take a fresh look at diversification – a growth strategy often disparaged by managers and commentators alike, yet one that is followed successfully by some major organizations. Design/methodology/approach – Data were gathered from a number of successful...
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Monetary decentralization in the United States: is there a case for multiple currencies?
Chupp, Benjamin Andrew - In: Journal of Economic Studies 43 (2016) 4, pp. 535-548
issues. Design/methodology/approach The author explicates the potential benefits and costs to decentralization. The author … decentralization could be a feasible and welfare-improving option for future policy. Originality/value There have been no previous … studies of monetary divisions. Given the importance of fiscal decentralization, it is important to also understand the …
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Contextual factors affecting the deployment of innovative performance measurement systems
Gosselin, Maurice - In: Journal of Applied Accounting Research 12 (2011) 3, pp. 260-277
, defenders or analyzers and to measure the levels of decentralization and perceived environmental uncertainty. Findings – The …
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The role of senior managers’ use of performance measures in the relationship between decentralization and organizational performance
Bangchokdee, Sirilak; Mia, Lokman - In: Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change 12 (2016) 2, pp. 129-151
in the relationship between decentralization and organizational performance in the hotel industry. Design …-financial performance measures fully mediates the relationship between the extent of decentralization of decision-making and hotel … performance. The results reveal that the decentralization of decision-making alone is not enough to help a hotel improve its …
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Decentralized R&D for Global Product Development: Strategic Implications for the Multinational Corporation
Ogbuehi, Alphonso O.; Bellas, Ralph A. - In: International Marketing Review 9 (1992) 5
Discusses the effect of a decentralized approach to research and development facility location in the multinational corporation. Presents the comparative advantages of locating R&D facilities in strategic locations around the world. Examines the commitment required by a corporation to have an...
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Centralized decentralization for tribal business development
Lindsay Barr, Tremane; Reid, John - In: Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places … 8 (2014) 3, pp. 217-232
-settlement era in New Zealand needs to combine aspects of both centralization and decentralization.  …
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