Ec 427 Cost-Benefit Analysis

Main theory and empirical methodologies for assessing costs and benefits of projects with varying timeframes and levels of uncertainty. Focus on public projects, including environmental, infrastructure and social service activities. Methodologies for valuation of nonmarket goods, such as environmental services, also covered. Also offered for graduate-level credit as Ec 527 and may be taken only once for credit.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Ec 201.