Handbook of Research on Cost–Benefit Analysis

Robert J. Brent, Professor of Economics, Fordham University, New York, US

本手册提供了一个权威的概述f current research in the field of cost–benefit analysis and is designed as a starting point for those interested in undertaking advanced research. The Handbook contains major contributions to the development of the field, focussing on standard microeconomic policy evaluations, the relatively neglected area of macroeconomic policy and its integration into a formal CBA framework, and dynamic considerations in CBA

‘Anyone interested in cost–benefit analysis will find this anthology valuable.’
– E. Kacapyr, Choice

‘This book breathes new life into an old but intellectually robust field by applying the principles of cost–benefit analysis to contemporary issues such as drug-abuse treatment, active labor market programs, tobacco addiction, financial regulation, malnutrition and corruption. Several chapters link cost–benefit analysis to other techniques such as cost-effectiveness and impact evaluation. The book will be valuable to scholars wanting to do further research in the field, as well as to consumers of cost–benefit analysis – those who need to know the underpinnings of what their analysts give them.’
– Shanta Devarajan, The World Bank, US

‘This is a very nice and very useful set of articles on cost–benefit applications. The book will be particularly useful for students but also for professionals interested in keeping up with the state of applied work. I will use some of the articles in my class. Brent’s introduction is also well done.’
– Richard O. Zerbe, University of Washington, Seattle, US