ECMT. ROUND TABLE 36 (29-30 NOVEMBER 1976)--COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS

The Round Table (21 participants) examined the problems arising from the practical application, from the political standpoint and in the transport sector, of methods of aid to decision-making, such as cost-benefit analyses. The report outlines the difficulties encountered in terms of choice of procedures (lack of data, non-quantifiable problems, choice of methods, etc.), and defines the conditions essential for ensuring efficiency. The report, which is supplemented by a technical document and a bibliography, contains an appendix giving examples as well as a summary of the proceedings.

• Corporate Authors:

  European Conference of Ministers of Transport

  19, rue de Franqueville
  75775 Paris Cedex 16,   France 
• Authors:
  • Frost, M J
• Publication Date: 1977

Language

• French

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 120 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Benefit cost analysis; Decision making; Economic analysis; Externalities; Needs assessment; Policy making; Social factors; Subsidies; Transportation policy
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Old TRIS Terms: National transportation policies
• Subject Areas: Economics; Environment; Finance; Policy; Railroads; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00173389
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Report/Paper Numbers: UIC Cat. 01 N167 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 12 1978 12:00AM