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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2013-11-01
Series:EDIS
Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/125879