Teaching Benefit-Cost Analysis
2018
This book presents a series of a self-contained modules designed to be used in teaching benefit-cost analysis, authored by a group of leading practitioners. It is intended to appeal to both undergraduate and graduate students as well as professionals interested in expanding their understanding of these issues. Each module consists of a short, accessible discussion of the topic; many include a list of additional resources as well as class exercises. Specific topics include overarching concepts such as defining the baseline and understanding the difference between partial and general equilibrium analysis as well as concepts that students often find challenging, such a valuing statistical lives and evaluating policies that address addictive goods.
Teaching Benefit-Cost Analysis
Source:
Farrow S, ed. Teaching Benefit-Cost Analysis: Tools of the Trade. Edward Elgar Publishing 2018. https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/teaching-benefit-cost-analysis