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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 14-6-2021 25-6-2021 C
Level Intermediate
Coordinator Max Löffler
For more information: m.loeffler@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
Introductory courses in microeconomics and public economics.
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 International Business Year 2 Elective Skill(s)
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