Evaluating Roads as Investments: A Primer on Benefit-Cost and Economic-Impact Analysis

Eric Thompson, David Rosenbaum and Arthur Hall

No 80425, Technical Reports from Brandmeyer Center for Applied Economics, School of Business, University of Kansas

Abstract: Based on a review of select Midwestern states, public decision makers rarely analyze road projects as investments. The prioritization of transportation funds can improve substantially if decision makers established rigorous and reliable benefit-cost analysis protocols. This report offers an introduction to the issues and procedures involved.

Pages: 16 pages
Date: 2008-04-25
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