Overview
Sets out a methodology to compare the benefits and costs to an economy of a new investment
Explores the basic framework for the analysis of financial and resource statements
Highlights how the impact of investments can differ between different sectors
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
This updated new edition explores the techniques used to assess the economic impact of projects in developing countries. Blending an academic understanding of economics and development with an accessible style and practical advice, the costs and benefits of investment projects, an important mechanism for economic development, are assessed to ensure that resource allocation is as productive as possible. New material has been added, particularly on the environmental impact of projects, the role of the discount rate in decision-taking, the application of techniques to estimate willingness to pay for benefit estimation and the quantification of health impacts.
Although the basic techniques of project analysis were developed many decades ago, they remain highly relevant to address current concerns, such as population growth, urbanisation, pressure on physical infrastructure, inequality, and the climate crisis. This book aims to provide an accessible overview, drawn from extensive practical experience, of project analysis in developing countries. It will be relevant to students, researchers, and practitioners interested in development economics.
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
John Weiss is Emeritus Professor of Development Economics at the University of Bradford, UK and an International Consultant.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Project Analysis in Developing Countries
Book Subtitle: Cost Benefit Analysis for Development
Authors: Steve Curry, John Weiss
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-40014-8
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-40013-1Published: 30 November 2023
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-40014-8Published: 29 November 2023
Edition Number: 3
Number of Pages: XXV, 462
Topics: Development Economics, Economic Policy, International Economics