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Course title Cost-Benefit Analysis
Course code EBS2059
ECTS credits 4,0
Assessment Whole/Half Grades
Period
Period Start End Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
6 22-6-2026 3-7-2026 C
Level Intermediate
Coordinator Kristof Bosmans
For more information: k.bosmans@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Language of instruction English
Goals
Students acquire the skill to apply the basic principles of cost-benefit analysis.
Description
In this skills training, students evaluate an existing public project (a road, a new regulation, a cultural or sports event, etc.) using the tools of cost-benefit analysis. The results of this evaluation are reported in a presentation and a paper.
Literature
Introductory texts about cost-benefit analysis.
Prerequisites
PREREQUISITES
  • Introductory courses in microeconomics and public economics.
TRANSITIONAL REGULATIONS
  • Bachelor Fiscal Economics
  • In 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 education and exam/resit opportunities are offered.
  • In 2026-2027 exam/resit opportunities are offered.
  • From 2027-2028 onwards, the course is cancelled.
Academic YearEducationExam/ResitReplacement(s)
2024-2025 - 2025-2026XX 
2026-2027 X 
2027-2028 onwards   
Teaching methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) Presentation / Lecture / Assignment / Groupwork
Assessment methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) Final Paper / Attendance
Evaluation in previous academic year For the complete evaluation of this course please click "here"
This course belongs to the following programmes / specialisations
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Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - International Business Economics Year 2 Elective Skill(s)
Bachelor Fiscal Economics In transition - Year 2 Elective Skills
Bachelor International Business Year 2 Elective Skill(s)
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SBE Exchange Master Bachelor Exchange Skills
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