Procurement in Focus: Rules, Discretion, and Emergencies | VOX, CEPR Policy Portal – voxeu.org

Research-based policy analysis and commentary from leading economistsCreate account | Login | Subscribe Oriana Bandiera, Erica Bosio, Giancarlo Spagnolo 30 November 2021 Covid-19 has served as a global case study for increased discretion in public procurement, with governments worldwide making rules more flexible to increase spending, reduce the damage, and save lives. This CEPR eBook provides…

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