Cost-Benefit Analysis: Concepts and Practice Anthony E. Boardman, David H. Greenberg, and Aidan R. Vining are an English-language study book that focuses on cost-benefit analysis. This reference work is intended for students and professionals in higher education and covers the key principles and applications of this field.
The book provides an accessible and authoritative exposition of cost-benefit analysis, with a clear overview of relevant economic concepts and practical methods. The content is thorough and updated, with new case studies that illustrate the practice of cost-benefit analysis. A distinctive feature is the reorganization of the text that makes the subject easier for students and professionals to understand.
Topics such as time valuation, uncertainty analyses, Monte Carlo simulations, and preference research (including contingent valuation) are clearly addressed. This book is a valuable source for a deeper understanding of cost-benefit analysis, with illustrations, examples, and exercises that support the learning process.
It aligns in terms of content with fields such as cost accounting, management accounting, and financial auditing in business and economics.