The Institutional Economics of Stakeholder Consultation; Reducing Implementations Costs through 'Matching Zones'

Frank Den Butter () and Sjoerd ten Wolde
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Sjoerd ten Wolde: VU University Amsterdam

No 11-162/3, Tinbergen Institute Discussion Papers from Tinbergen Institute

Abstract: This paper discusses various ways to organise these consultations, so that a compromise agreement is reached on the solution of the (re)distribution problem. These institutionalised structures of consultation are referred to as 'matching zones' here. Practical experiences, mainly from the Netherlands, provide guidelines for the effective institutional setup of such 'matching zones'. Specifically, the design of a 'matching zone' should try to adhere to the following principles: (i) there should be a common interest and ample incentives for consensus; (ii) there should be the prospect of long, repeated interaction; (iii) there should be a balance between representation and efficiency; (iv) the constraints should be clear from the onset of the matching zone; (v) fairness should be strived for; (vi) IC technology should be utilised optimally; and (viii) informal contacts and an amicable atmosphere should be promoted. See also F.A.G. den Butter, S.A. ten Wolde (2014), The institutional economics of stakeholder consultation; how experts can contribute to reduce the costs of reaching compromise agreements. In C. Martini & M. Boumans (Eds.), Experts and Consensus in Social Sciences (Ethical Economy, Vol. 50) (pp. 17-48). New York: Springer.

Keywords: Institutional economics, G2B and G2C relationship, public-private cooperation; transaction costs; regulatory pressure; matching zone (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D23 D63 D74 H11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011-11-15
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