Advanced Introduction to Cost–Benefit Analysis

Download or read book Advanced Introduction to Cost–Benefit Analysis written by Robert J. Brent and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-27 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise yet comprehensive introduction aims to outline the core principles of Cost–Benefit 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.