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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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