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Basic cost benefit analysis for assessing local public projects /

This book presents essential elements for understanding, interpreting, and conducting cost benefit analysis (CBA) in the context of local government. The cost benefit technique is so often referenced in government policy that a correct understanding is necessary for officials entrusted with public d...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Keating, Barry, 1945- (Author), Keating, Maryann O., (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, New York (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Business Expert Press, 2014.
Edition:First edition.
Series:2014 digital library.
Economics collection.
Subjects:
Public works > Cost effectiveness.
cost benefit analysis (CBA)
local government
project evaluation
discount rate
willingness to accept
willingness to pay
economic efficiency
positive time preference
net discounted benefits
present value of costs
present value of benefits
social welfare functions
externalities/spillovers
cost effectiveness analysis
benefits ratio
sensitivity analysis
market failure
government failure
standing
external/social costs
external/social benefits
existence values
hedonic valuation
hypothetical contingent valuation
rent seeking
regulatory capture
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