Cost-benefit Analysis

ECON-4210

The techniques necessary to appraise the economic desirability and private-sector impact of various public projects and policies are studied. Concepts such as discounting, capital rationing, project selection, shadow pricing, risk assessment, unpriced goods, and economic surplus are developed. Among the topics from which illustrative case studies are drawn are urban and transport planning, energy, water resources, government regulation, and the environment.

4 credits

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2024
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Jianjing Lin
Seats Taken: 15/19
2023
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Jianjing Lin
Seats Taken: 12/19
2022
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Jianjing Lin
Seats Taken: 11/19
2021
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Jianjing Lin
Seats Taken: 18/19
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Gregory DeAngelo
Seats Taken: 32/40
2010
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Donald F Vitaliano
Seats Taken: 30/40
2009
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Donald F Vitaliano
Seats Taken: 38/40
2008
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Donald F Vitaliano
Seats Taken: 35/40
2007
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Donald F Vitaliano
Seats Taken: 39/40
2006
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Donald F Vitaliano
Seats Taken: 30/40
2005
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Donald F Vitaliano
Seats Taken: 28/36
2004
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Donald F Vitaliano
Seats Taken: 25/36
2003
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Donald F Vitaliano
Seats Taken: 27/40
2002
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Donald F Vitaliano
Seats Taken: 15/30
2001
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Donald F Vitaliano
Seats Taken: 14/30
2000
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Donald F Vitaliano
Seats Taken: 12/30
1999
Cost-benefit Analysis (4c)
  • Donald F Vitaliano
Seats Taken: 12/30
1998