Cost-Benefit Analysis: Theory and Application

By Tevfik F. Nas

Book Overview

Offering a comprehensive, theoretical overview of cost-benefit analysis, this concise, groundbreaking volume translates the technical, jargon-filled terminology used in similar texts into a straightforward, easy-to-understand language. Cost-Benefit Analysis is written with the student in mind to make cost-benefit analysis accessible to the noneconomist. Author Tevfik F. Nas begins by laying down the foundation of relevant economic theory, then carries the reader through the process by outlining the steps involved in a typical cost-benefit analysis. Including topics such as consumer surplus, compensating variation, equivalent variation, shadow pricing, income distribution, and much more, this volume is specifically tailored to meet the needs of a wide spectrum of readers. In addition, Cost-Benefit Analysis is equipped with practice examples, case studies, and study questions that guide the student through the process at each stage of the analysis.

Sure to be used as a primary and supplemental text for courses covering areas such as public administration, urban studies, health care and nursing administration, and environmental studies, Cost-Benefit Analysis will provide graduate and undergraduate students with the confidence they need to deal with this subject matter effectively.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803971338
• ISBN13: 9780803971332
• Release Date: February 1996
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Cost-benefit analysis on a macro-econical level

I used this book to learn more about cost-benefit decisions in tranportation planning, and albeit the book does not relate specifically to that field, it worked very well. The nice part is that it first discusses some macro-economical concepts before delving into cost-benefit calculations. This is very useful if you, like me, do not have a background, classes, courses or a degree in economics. As an introductory book on an undergraduate level this book is excellent.