Here are entered works on the determination of production and the allocation of resources by the central government rather than by the marketplace. When this heading is subdivided by place, a second subject heading is assigned for the name of the place with the subdivision Economic policy, e.g. 1. Central planning--Soviet Union. 2. Soviet Union--Economic policy.
Here are entered works on the perspectives, activities, and principles that guide how a society regulates the relationships among individuals, groups, communities, and institutions and the distribution of resources. Works on systematic procedures for achieving social goals and managing available resources to attain social change are entered under Social planning. --subdivision Social policy under names of countries, cities, etc.
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