Over a decade ago, the Society for Prevention Research endorsed the first standards of
evidence for research in preventive interventions. The growing recognition of the need to …

Recently, a number of authors, including Burgess and Zerbe, have recommended the use of
a real social discount rate (SDR) in the range of 6–8% in benefit-cost analysis (BCA) of …

The Cotopaxi volcano in north-central Ecuador is one of the most dangerous volcanoes of
the world due to its ability to generate far-reaching lahars, which are able to destroy …

In order to be sensible about what discount rate to use one must be clear about its purpose.
We suggest that its purpose is to help select those projects that will contribute more net …

A growing body of benefit-cost analyses (BCAs) of early childhood programs has been
prompted by the increased demand for results-based accountability when allocating public …

In this article, our objective is to introduce economics as a tool for the planning, prioritization,
and evaluation of restoration projects. Studies that develop economic estimates of public …

Regulatory impact analyses (RIAs) weigh the benefits of regulations against the burdens
they impose and are invaluable tools for informing decision makers. We offer 10 tips for …

ABSTRACT After the 7.8 Mw Earthquake occurred in Ecuador on April 16 of 2016, the
Ecuadorian Government declared the whole Island of Muisne into a risk hazard zone by a …

This paper provides an overview of theoretical, empirical, and practical arguments in favor of
or against a correction for the marginal excess burden of taxation (MEB). Benefit-cost …

In response to growing interest in economic analyses of prevention efforts, a diverse group
of prevention researchers, economists, and policy analysts convened a scientific panel, on …