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ECO 4660 - Benefit-Cost Analysis (3)

When Offered: Fall
The study of the evaluation of competing public policy alternatives. The purpose of benefit-cost analysis is to inform government decision-making and facilitate the more efficient allocation of scarce resources. This course introduces the basic theory and principles of benefit-cost analysis and examines applications of the methodology.
Prerequisites: a minimum grade of “C” in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course, and ECO 2030 . [Dual-listed with ECO 5660.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing.