Optimal allocation of public sector resources

在这个研究项目中，我打算研究一些与公共部门资源的有效分配有关的问题。 该研究涵盖了两个主要问题和每个问题的几个变化：预算问题和采购问题。 预算问题的动机是以下代表性的场景：假设一个国际援助组织希望向多个地区分配资金，但每个地区的决策者将最终控制资金的使用。 如何在区域间分配资金？ 采购问题的动机是由以下代表性的场景：假设一个经理在药品福利计划是担心不适当的使用药物的处方集上列出的，因此正在考虑对所有新的药物施加有限的使用条件。 制药商可能会如何应对？ 研究将使用管理科学，优化，供应链管理和合同经济学的方法。 该计划将追求理论进步，同时专注于预算和公共部门采购以及其他领域的应用。

In this program of research I intend to examine a number of issues related to the efficient allocation of public sector resources.  The research covers two main problems and several variations of each: a budgeting problem, and a purchasing problem.    The budgeting problem is motivated by the following representative scenario: Suppose that an international aid organization wishes to allocate funds to multiple regions, but decision makers within each region will have final control over how the funds are spent.  How should funds be allocated among regions?  The purchasing problem is motivated by the following representative scenario: Suppose that a manager at a drug benefits plan is concerned about inappropriate usage of drugs listed on its formulary and is therefore considering imposing limited use conditions on all new drugs.  How are drug manufacturers likely to respond?  The research will use methods from management science, optimization, supply chain management, and the economics of contracts.  The program will pursue theoretical advances while focusing on applications in budgeting and public sector purchasing, as well as from other areas.