This title highlights the key concepts and principles of cost-benefit analysis as applied in the real world. As well as large scale construction and transport projects, the impact of cost-benefit analysis on a range of social programmes, health, education and the environment is also examined.
This title highlights the key concepts and principles of cost-benefit analysis as applied in the real world. As well as large scale construction and t...
As Singapore enters its 50th year of independence, it is a time for introspection to look back at the successes and challenges of the past, but is also a crucial time to consider what the future holds for the nation.
As Singapore enters its 50th year of independence, it is a time for introspection to look back at the successes and challenges of the past, but is als...
Unlike existing books on the topic that cover more on non-economic aspects of natural disasters, this book covers economic aspects of natural disasters viz damage assessment, risk management and resilience. The book contains several case studies and covers some of the major natural disasters in different countries, most notably the recent Nepal earthquake, tsunami in Fukushima, the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, floods in Thailand, the Hayan typhoon, and the eruptions of Mount Merapi. It also suggests avenues for better public policies to tackle economics of natural disasters.
Unlike existing books on the topic that cover more on non-economic aspects of natural disasters, this book covers economic aspects of natural disaster...
