Benefit analysis of flood adaptation under climate change scenario
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DOI: 10.1007/s11069-018-3500-z
Abstract: Typhoon Morakot of 2009 caused the worst flooding in the history of Taiwan. Because research on climate change has indicated that similar extreme disasters are expected to become more frequent, this study investigated adaptation projects… read more here.
Keywords: typhoon; climate change; benefit analysis; adaptation ... See more keywords
The price is rights!: Cost benefit analysis and the resourcing of children's services
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.01.037
Abstract: This paper reflects on the impact of a decade of austerity measures on children in the UK, with a particular focus on the growing emphasis on cost benefit analysis (CBA) as a public rationing device.… read more here.
Keywords: resourcing children; cost benefit; benefit analysis; children services ... See more keywords
Distributional Weights in Environmental Valuation and Cost-benefit Analysis: Theory and Practice
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2018.04.021
Abstract: Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) is built on the Kaldor-Hicks efficiency criterion whereby projects that have aggregate positive net benefits are recommended even if those who lose are not compensated for their losses. Two kinds of problems… read more here.
Keywords: cost benefit; distributional weights; benefit analysis;
Cost-benefit analysis of conservation policy: The red palm weevil in Catalonia, Spain
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2019.106453
Abstract: Invasive species are costly for human health, the environment and the economy while their burden is expected to rise. With limited budgets to address biological invasions, effective resource allocation is important. In the past decade,… read more here.
Keywords: red palm; catalonia spain; cost benefit; palm weevil ... See more keywords
Cost-Benefit Analysis and the environment: The time horizon is of the essence
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eiar.2021.106587
Abstract: Abstract Cost-Benefit Analysis is a key tool for evaluating welfare gains or losses from an investment. It is now well established that environmental impacts are crucial to consider the full welfare implications of a project.… read more here.
Keywords: time horizon; cost benefit; time; benefit analysis ... See more keywords
A cost-benefit analysis of R&D and patents: Firm-level evidence from China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.euroecorev.2020.103633
Abstract: Abstract We extend the empirical framework by Peters et al. (2017) to include both RD (2) On average an invention (a utility model) patent causes around 0.76 (0.66) percent increase in the firm value; (3) The… read more here.
Keywords: cost benefit; patents firm; analysis; firm level ... See more keywords
Cost-benefit analysis of a circular economy project: a study on a recycling system for end-of-life tyres
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.03.223
Abstract: Abstract End-of-life vehicles (ELV) represent a relevant waste source in Europe, even if ELV recycling is a priority of the European Union waste legislation and Environment Action Programmes (EAPs). End-of-Life Tires (ELTs) constitute a relevant… read more here.
Keywords: cost benefit; methodology; end life; life ... See more keywords
A cost benefit analysis for industry 4.0 in a job shop environment using a mixed integer linear programming model
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmsy.2021.01.014
Abstract: Abstract As the manufacturing industry is approaching implementation of the 4th industrial revolution, changes will be required in terms of scheduling, production planning and control as well as cost-accounting departments. Industry 4.0 promotes decentralized production… read more here.
Keywords: cost benefit; industry; production; model ... See more keywords
Probabilistic volcanic impact assessment and cost-benefit analysis on network infrastructure for secondary evacuation of farm livestock: A case study from the dairy industry, Taranaki, New Zealand
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2019.106670
Abstract: Abstract Evacuation is often a necessary volcanic risk mitigation measure. However, the focus is typically on primary evacuation from immediate life safety from the eruption, compared to secondary evacuation from loss of critical services and… read more here.
Keywords: cost benefit; analysis; benefit analysis; evacuation ... See more keywords
Beneficiaries of free admission to scenic areas: A cost-benefit analysis of scenic areas for public welfare from the perspective of stakeholders
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tmp.2020.100696
Abstract: Abstract Based on stakeholder theory and using the Kaldor-Hicks Tableau for cost-benefit analysis, this study investigates the effects on social welfare of the free-of-charge policy in tourist areas and the implications for various stakeholders through… read more here.
Keywords: cost benefit; welfare; benefit analysis; scenic areas ... See more keywords
Risk-benefit analysis of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Australia using a Bayesian network modelling framework
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2021.10.079
Abstract: Thrombosis and Thromobocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) has been associated with the AstraZencea (AZ) COVID-19 vaccine (Vaxzevria). Australia has reported low TTS incidence of 4500 times depending on age). Probability of dying from COVID-related atypical severe blood… read more here.
Keywords: transmission; vaccine; benefit analysis; risk benefit ... See more keywords