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Author Keating, Barry, 1945- author.

Title Basic cost benefit analysis for assessing local public projects / Barry P. Keating and Maryann O. Keating.

Publication Info. New York, New York (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Business Expert Press, 2014.
©2014

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Edition First edition.
Description 1 online resource (1 PDF (128 pages) : illustrations.
Series Economics collection, 2163-7628
2013 digital library.
Economics collection. 2163-7628
Note Title from PDF title page (viewed January 5, 2014).
Part of: 2013 digital library.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-124) and index.
Contents 1. An introduction to cost benefit analysis -- 2. Cost benefit analysis and individual preferences -- 3. Time preference and the discount rate -- 4. Measuring costs and benefits -- 5. Shadow pricing -- 6. Potential pitfalls in cost benefit analysis -- 7. Introducing cost benefit analysis to the non-specialist -- 8. Cost benefit analysis of proposed new regulations -- 9. Case study: contracting versus a municipal animal control shelter -- 10. Case study: cost benefit analysis for a forty acre industrial park intended to spawn economic development and jobs -- 11. Case study: establishing a recreational program for the disabled -- Appendix -- Notes -- References -- Index.
Summary 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 decisions. It is especially useful for those charged with preparing numerical analyses to assess the worthiness of a specific policy proposal. In this manual, costs and benefits are identified and analyzed in terms of economic efficiency and resource allocation.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Public works -- Cost effectiveness.
Public works -- Cost effectiveness.
Public works.
Indexed Term 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
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Keating, Maryann O., author.
Other Form: Print version: 9781606496367
ISBN 9781606496374 (electronic book)
1606496379 (electronic book)
9781606496367 (paperback)
1606496360 (paperback)