ECON 4407
Project Evaluation
Techniques and problems in the evaluation of public and private projects. Examination of alternative approaches to public decision-making including cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and multiple-objective frameworks. Case studies of projects in various areas such as natural resources, the environment, human resources, public services, and transportation.
Topics
- cost-benefit analysis
- cost-effectiveness analysis
- multiple-objective frameworks
Course catalogue
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): ECON 3020 (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher and ECON 3210 (or equivalent), or STAT 2605 or STAT 3502 with a grade of C- or higher. Lectures three hours a week.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027