| Author: | Robert J. Brent | ISBN: | 9781785361760 |
| Publisher: | Edward Elgar Publishing | Publication: | October 27, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robert J. Brent |
| ISBN: | 9781785361760 |
| Publisher: | Edward Elgar Publishing |
| Publication: | October 27, 2017 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
This concise yet comprehensive introduction aims to outline the core principles of CostBenefit Analysis (CBA), laying them out in an accessible manner with minimum technical detail. The applied nature of the subject is emphasized by showing how each of the principles is applied to an actual public policy intervention, covering transport, education, health and the environment. Robert Brent demonstrates how economic efficiency and equity can be combined as social objectives to help determine decisions that can increase satisfaction for all.
This concise yet comprehensive introduction aims to outline the core principles of CostBenefit Analysis (CBA), laying them out in an accessible manner with minimum technical detail. The applied nature of the subject is emphasized by showing how each of the principles is applied to an actual public policy intervention, covering transport, education, health and the environment. Robert Brent demonstrates how economic efficiency and equity can be combined as social objectives to help determine decisions that can increase satisfaction for all.
