Cost-Benefit Analysis : Concepts and Practice

Greenberg, David H., Vining, Aidan R., Weimer, David L., Boardman, Anthony

ISBN 10: 0130871788 / ISBN 13: 9780130871787

Published by Pearson Education, Limited, 2000

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP17340653

Synopsis:

For undergraduate economics majors and graduate professional programs in public policy, business, public administration, etc., or as a supplement to courses in public finance, public-sector economics, policy analysis and public-sector decision making.

This text uses numerous up-to-date illustrations and examples to show students how theories and techniques are applied to real world situations. Students are provided with a practical orientation and introduction to cost-benefit analysis through problem solving.

From the Back Cover:

A textbook that is conceptually sound, practically oriented, and easily accessible to both students and practitioners, COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS has numerous up-to-date illustrations and examples that show how the theories and techniques of CBA are applied to real-world situations. The Second Edition continues to emphasize clear discussion over mathematics, and application over abstract theory.

• New: a chapter on applying cost-benefit analysis in developing countries has been added.
• New: the chapter on social discount rate has been completely rewritten.
• Many chapters have been revised and reorganized to make the presentation clearer and more effective.
• New: material on obtaining shadow prices from secondary sources and expanded discussion of the value of information.
• Provides a practical orientation and introduction to cost-benefit analysis through problem solving.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Cost-Benefit Analysis : Concepts and Practice
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good