Principles of Cost-Benefit Analysis for Developing Countries - Hardcover

Dinwiddy, Caroline L.; Teal, Francis J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521473586 ISBN 13: 9780521473583

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1996

Synopsis

The book presents the theory of cost-benefit analysis and applies this theory to contemporary problems of development economics. It is distinctive in that it combines an introduction to welfare economics and project appraisal with a discussion of current issues in development economics such as structural adjustment policies, commodity stabilization programs and environmental issues. The book assumes a basic economic understanding and should be a useful text and also of interest to public policy administrators.

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Book Description

This book is distinctive in that it combines an introduction to welfare economics and project appraisal with a discussion of current issues in development economics such as structural adjustment policies, commodity stabilization programs and environmental issues.

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In one distinctive book the authors combine an introduction to welfare economics, a discussion of project appraisal principles in developing countries and a survey of the cost-benefit problems raised by externalities, risk and the environment.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521473586
• ISBN 13: 9780521473583
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304