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Technical Issues in Allocation Formula Design.

Authors :
Spencer, Bruce D.
Source :
Public Administration Review; Nov/Dec82, Vol. 42 Issue 6, p524-529, 6p
Publication Year :
1982

Abstract

Allocation formula design presents technical as well as political difficulties. This paper presents a non-technical discussion of technical issues in formula design. The issues include proxy variable, updating of indicators, small-area estimates, communication between statisticians and legislators, formula complexity, variable redundancy, siered allocation formulas, eligibility criteria, choice of data, and evaluation of allocation formulas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00333352
Volume :
42
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Public Administration Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4596189
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/976122