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Multiple Account Benefit-Cost Analysis is designed to help students and professionals evaluate a wide range of benefits and costs when making policy and planning decisions. This textbook bridges the gap between theory and practice with the following features:
-Clear, accessible explanations of basic concepts and principles
-Discussion of the empirical and philosophical limits of traditional benefit-cost assessments
-End of chapter case studies that explore practical applications of multiple account benefit-cost analysis
'Marvin Shaffer has a gift for describing complex situations succinctly, as well as extensive personal experience in the practicalities of benefit-cost analysis. This primer is strong, organized, and well written:-Joseph P. Schwieter man, School of Public Service, DePaul University
'Multiple Account Benefit-Cost Analysis is very useful and "how-to" thanks to its excellent examples and easily scannable tables and lists. Marvin Shaffer does not pontificate, but instead skillfully weaves discussions of politics throughout the text:-Bill Johnston, Graduate School of Management, Hamline University, and practitioner
'As multiple account analysis continues to gain traction in assessments of costs and benefits, students will profit from knowing about this technique and how to conduct it. Multiple Account Benefit-Cost Analysis communicates Marvin Shaffer's solid grasp of technical information in a readable, straightforward style:-Carl Hosticka, Department of Planning, Public Policy, and Management, University of Oregon
