Inter-American Development Bank: 'Discretionary Procurement Flexibilization, Efficiency, and Rent-Seeking: Evidence From Chile During COVID-19'
February 11, 2026
February 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following white paper in February 2026 entitled "Discretionary Procurement Flexibilization, Efficiency, and Rent-Seeking: Evidence from Chile During COVID-19."
Here are excerpts:
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1 Introduction
Increasing bureaucratic discretion in government purchases can have ambiguous effects. On the one hand, it can lead to rent-seeking and malpractice due to red . . .
Here are excerpts:
* * *
1 Introduction
Increasing bureaucratic discretion in government purchases can have ambiguous effects. On the one hand, it can lead to rent-seeking and malpractice due to red . . .