Exploring costs of local preferencing: How sustainable procurement can create sustainable economic development

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Abstract

This study examines the potential use of local preferencing as an economic development tool. Exploration of the price costs and benefits are described and connections to policy initiatives that seek out intentional preference to local suppliers are discussed. A specific look into Portland and Oregon policies are viewed to determine the practical setup for local preferencing. Next, Portland agencies’ bids are examined to determine whether price and experience are sacrificed for the purpose of a longer term goal—local economic sustainability and development.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)23-34
Number of pages12
JournalInternational Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability
Volume11
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© Common Ground, Adam M. Williams and Darrin H. E. Wilson, All Rights Reserved.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Keywords

  • Local economic sustainability
  • Local preferencing
  • Procurement

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