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Apr 23, 2024
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ECON 4210 - Cost-Benefit Analysis
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.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: (ECON 1200 or IHSS 1200) and MATH 2010
When Offered: fall and spring terms annually
Cross Listed: ECON 6210
Credit Hours: 4
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