The Use of Cost-Benefit Analysis in Environmental Policy
When analyzing environmental problems, economists consider both the benefits and costs of actions. If benefits exceed costs then economic theory supports that action. For example, if the total benefits of conserving land exceed the costs then cost-benefit analysis would support conservation of the...
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Main Author: | Elizabeth F. Pienaar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2013-11-01
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Series: | EDIS |
Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/125879 |
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