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[In Brief] The overwhelming tendency is for governments to become less efficient the larger they grow. [Rationale] While "efficiency" is often touted as one of the most appealing reasons for government consolidation, the benefits are often overstated. The benefits as noted below include improved bargaining power and reduced service duplication, but the disadvantages are often under-represented and include increased corruption and the loss of competitive suppliers. When viewed from a broader historical context, it is difficult to find any serious examples of occasions when government became more efficient as it became larger. Indianapolis consolidated its sheriff's office with the city police department and ended up planning to spend more on the combined department than on the two separately. [Factor] 
Inefficiency
Should City and County Governments Merge? | Gongol.com
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