A case study for a cost-benefit-based, stepwise optimization of thermo-chemical WAS pre-treatment for anaerobic digestion
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DOI: 10.1007/s10163-016-0577-x
Abstract: Waste-activated sludge (WAS) may be considered a resource generated by wastewater treatment plants and used for biogas-generation but it requires pre-treatment (PT) for enhanced biogas-yields and reduced WAS disposal costs. To date, a number of… read more here.
Keywords: cost benefit; treatment; thermo chemical; cost ... See more keywords
Evaluating the economic sustainability of a vertical greening system: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of a pilot project in mediterranean area
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.06.017
Abstract: Abstract The growing diffusion of vertical green systems has led to the development of new systems and technological solutions which can improve the quality of urban environments. The present research evaluates the economic sustainability of… read more here.
Keywords: greening system; cost benefit; vertical greening; analysis ... 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 for China's Grain for Green Program
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoleng.2020.105850
Abstract: Abstract The Grain for Green Program (GGP) that the Chinese government has implemented, the world's largest ecological restoration plan, has an important component based on payments for ecosystem services. However, the program's net benefits (which… read more here.
Keywords: cost benefit; program; net benefits; rmb ... 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
The impact of current infection levels on the cost-benefit of vaccination.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.epidem.2017.06.004
Abstract: When considering a new vaccine programme or modifying an existing one, economic cost-benefit analysis, underpinned by predictive epidemiological modelling, is a key component. This analysis is intimately linked to the willingness to pay for additional… read more here.
Keywords: vaccination; infection levels; cost benefit; programme ... 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 of water resource use in biofuel feedstock production
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.06.129
Abstract: Abstract An increase in the output of crops such as cassava, sugarcane, and oil palm, is necessary for biofuels development. To increase the crop yield, a large amount of water is required which can have… read more here.
Keywords: cost benefit; benefit; production; water ... 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