It has been noted that while decentralization may increase "productive efficiency" it may undermine "allocative efficiency" by making redistribution of wealth more difficult. Decentralization will cause greater disparities between rich and poor regions, especially during times of crisis when the national government may not be able to help regions needing it.Summary of Remy Prud'homme, "The Dangers of Decentralization ", World Bank Research Observer, 10(2):201, 1995, linked from Decentralization , article "Restructuring local government project" of Dr. Mildred Warner.
It has been noted that while decentralization may increase "productive efficiency" it may undermine "allocative efficiency" by making redistribution of wealth more difficult Decentralization will cause greater disparities between rich and poor regions, especially during times of crisis when the national government may not be able to help regions needing it.Summary of Remy Prud'homme, "The Dangers of Decentralization ", World Bank Research Observer, 10(2):201, 1995, linked from Decentralization , article "Restructuring local government project" of Dr. Mildred Warner.