Author

Publication

2010 - Edward Elgar, $c c2010., Cheltenham, Glos, UK, England

Language

English

Word Count

62,250 words, Guess

Page Count

249 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-10184844852X
  • ISBN-139781848448520
  • Library of Congress Control Number2010925993
  • OCLC Control Number645677927
  • Better World Books9781848448520
and 2 more

Classifications

  • DDC658.1554
  • LCCHD47.4 .R87 2010
  • LCCHD47.4

Description

This accessible and non-technical introductory text presents the principal methods and key concepts involved in understanding and applying cost-benefit analysis, and demonstrating how to evaluate whether an investment project or policy proposal will contribute to increase social welfare. Gines de Rus incorporates the latest thinking on issues such as the treatment of risk and uncertainty, and the importance of institutional arrangements in ensuring the correct use of the technique.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Introduction to cost-benefit analysis: looking for reasonable shortcutsEdward Elgar, $c c2010.2010-01-01

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