Problem
Over-centralization
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
CentralizationExcessive bureaucratic and administrative centralization
Nature:
Regional and local governments frequently face restrictions in raising resources to finance present or potential spending. Central authorities often regulate the few local sources of revenue by controlling tax rates, prohibiting increases in user service charges, and limiting the means for revenue collection and enforcement.
Background:
Excessive centralization creates difficulties for goods and services that are regional or local, rather than national, in character, such as water supply and sanitation, and even some health and education services. Centralization tends to reduce public accountability and responsiveness to local preferences. The scope for decentralization is greatest in urban areas, but broadening the involvement of rural communities in water supply, irrigation and rural roads can also improve the quality of public services.
Broader Problems:
Failure of centrally planned economies Narrower Problems:
Bureaucratic biasBureaucratic superiorityInflexible central governmentCentralization of religious powerCentralization of religious power Related Problems:
World federalismOver-organizationNational federalism Aggravates:
InefficiencyRestrictive social policiesDependence on external resourcesRegional maldistribution of industryThreatened and vulnerable minoritiesUnchecked power of government bureaucracyOver-centralization of global decision-making Subject(s):
Management → AdministrationEconomics → Resource utilization
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
21.12.2017 – 17:54 CET