Question

Decentralized planning is sometimes criticized for its potential to:

• A. Lead to inefficient resource allocation due to lack of central coordination.
• B. Concentrate power in the hands of a few local elites.
• C. Neglect the needs of minority groups in favor of majority interests.
• D. Increase red tape and bureaucratic delays at the local level.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Increase red tape and bureaucratic delays at the local level.

• With a large number of local bodies involved, there can be a rise in bureaucratic procedures, and a lack of standardized processes can lead to delays.