Cost-Benefit Analysis: A practical guide by Michael Snell (English) Hardcover Bo

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Cost-Benefit Analysis by Michael Snell A clear, jargon free guide to the principles and practice of cost benefit analysis written by a non-economist primarily for non-economists. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Cost-benefit analysis: A practical guide is a complete guide to the principles and practice of using cost-benefit analysis (CBA) effectively for making better decisions and allocating resources.This comprehensive and accessible text can be used without prior knowledge of economics, and provides the necessary skills to understand the rationale of CBA, interpret and use existing analyses, and undertake basic CBA unaided.The second edition of this popular guide:Takes a practical approach to CBA, providing examples for readersDeals explicitly with probabilities and riskShows how social, environmental and political aspects can be taken into accountGives guidance on using computer software and avoiding its pitfallsDescribes the application of CBA to many sectors, including health, education, transport, and waterIncludes guidance on the presentation and reporting of analyses to multiple audiencesGuides readers to sources of more specialised adviceDescribes multi-criterion decision analysesWritten by a practitioner, rather than an economist, and based on many years experience of using CBA, Cost-benefit analysis: A practical guide is a detailed learning aide for students and practitioners. It will also serve as a useful reference book for all, with an extensive glossary and index. Author Biography About the AuthorPreviously a Divisional Director of Mott MacDonald, Michael Snell has more than 35 years experience in water resources planning and development, including regional and basin studies, irrigation and drainage, aquatic environment, dams, hy Table of Contents Previous edition contentsIntroduction1. Basic principles of cost-benefit analysis2. Quantifying and valuing the costs and benefits3. Resources and time: discounting and indicators4. Application to particular fields5. Reporting and presentation6. Checklist - Appendices• Uncertainty and risk• The domestic pricing and foreign exchange numéraires• Ways of estimating economic prices• Distribution of costs and benefits between people• Choice of discount rate• Multi-criteria decision analysis• The effects model• Model answers to readers worked examples• Worked example• Discounting tables• BibliographyNotesGlossary/index Details ISBN0727741349 Author Michael Snell Year 2010 ISBN-10 0727741349 ISBN-13 9780727741349 Format Hardcover Pages 312 Edition 2nd Imprint Thomas Telford Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 658.1554 Illustrations 13 Media Book Short Title COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS Language English Replaces 9780727725875 DOI 10.1680/cba.41349 AU Release Date 2010-12-17 NZ Release Date 2010-12-17 UK Release Date 2010-12-17 Publication Date 2010-12-17 Audience Professional & Vocational Publisher Emerald Publishing Limited Edition Description 2nd Edition Subtitle A practical guide We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161792893;

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