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What does it mean?
Reagan argues decisions made closer to home are usually better.
In plain terms
Local leaders know best how to solve local problems.
What can you take from it?
Delegate authority to local levels.

Where it applies

  • federal debates
  • local elections
  • policy reform

Putting it to work

  • support decentralization
  • empower local officials

Questions to consider

  • Is local always better?
  • What problems need local solutions?

Another view

Local decisions may not account for broader impacts.

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