Social Cost-Benefit Analysis (SCBA) is an assessment
method used to determine the economic prudence of a project,
programme, or policy to all relevant members of society”.
Critically examine this statement. [50 marks]
Answer:
The SCBA is a decision support mechanism that measures and weighs
different impacts of a project or policy. It compares venture costs
(capital and working costs) with a wide extent of (social) impacts,
e.g. travel time reserve funds, travel costs, climate, security,
and the environment. It also impacts on property values and
economic impacts can be examined.
The social cost direct benefit analysis calculated all three form of effects which are mentioned below:
Few of the result of SCBA are mentioned below:
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