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The Spatial Consequences of Bureaucratic Decisionmaking

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  • J R Bohland
  • J Gist

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The research tests the proposition that risk aversion is a basic goal of bureaucratic decisionmaking within the Urban Development Action Grant Program (UDAGP) and that this type of behavior influences the spatial distribution of UDAGP grants. The results demonstrate that risk aversion is evident and that it tends to divert funds away from those cities with high distress. Political accommodation is shown to be evident in cases where bureaucrats are faced with high-risk projects. This accommodation influences the spatial distribution of UDAGP funds.

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  • J R Bohland & J Gist, 1983. "The Spatial Consequences of Bureaucratic Decisionmaking," Environment and Planning A, , vol. 15(11), pages 1489-1500, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:envira:v:15:y:1983:i:11:p:1489-1500
    DOI: 10.1068/a151489
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    1. John Gist & R. Hill, 1981. "The economics of choice in the allocation of Federal grants: An empirical test," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 36(1), pages 63-73, January.
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