Cost-Benefit Analysis: Financial and Economic Appraisal Using Spreadsheets

The third edition of Cost-Benefit Analysis provides readers with an introduction to project, program, and policy appraisal using financial and economic analysis tools. It emphasizes the practical application of theory and includes case studies, spreadsheets, and a chapter on writing up reports. It is an ideal text for courses on cost-benefit analysis and a useful handbook for professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 462 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Now in its third edition, Cost-Benefit Analysis has been thoroughly revised and updated, providing readers with an ideal introduction to the appraisal of projects, programs, and policies through the use of fundamental financial and economic analysis tools. The central economic concerns of any social cost-benefit analysis revolve around determining whether the benefits derived from a project or policy outweigh its costs, regardless of the extent to which these costs and benefits are distributed, and irrespective of whether or not project impacts, such as environmental consequences, are reflected in market prices. Additionally, the book delves into identifying which individuals or groups receive the benefits and which bear the associated costs. With a strong emphasis on applying the theoretical concepts presented, this third edition offers several notable features:

Encouraging readers to enhance their skills by applying the cost-benefit analysis tools and techniques to real-world case studies and examples, including a comprehensive analysis of a project that unfolds throughout the book.

Emphasizing the invaluable role of spreadsheets in providing a structured framework for conducting cost-benefit analysis.

Dedicating a chapter to guiding readers through the process of writing a comprehensive report that summarizes the analysis conducted.

Introducing new pedagogical features, such as Technical Notes and Examples, to assist readers throughout the text.

An appendix containing 14 additional case studies that can be utilized for classroom instruction or as assignment projects.

Furthermore, instructors and students can access additional material and support through Routledge's Support Material.

This revised edition serves as an excellent textbook for courses focusing on cost-benefit analysis, where the primary objective is to impart practical knowledge and equip students with the skills necessary for conducting appraisals. It is also a valuable resource for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of this critical field.

Weight: 992g
Dimension: 174 x 246 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032320755
Edition number: 3 ed