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A Subject Reference: Benefit-Cost Analysis of Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Control (1977)

Paper Number: EE-0281

Document Date: 03/04/1977

Author(s):  CONSAD Research Corporation

Subject Area(s):

Hazardous Waste, Benefit-Cost Analysis, Solid Waste, Toxic Substances

Keywords:  Hazardous Waste, Benefit-Cost Analysis, Solid Waste, Toxic Substances

Abstract: 

This Subject Reference for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials, and Solid Waste Control presents a discussion of methodological issues for conducting benefit-cost analysis and provides guidance for selecting and applying the most appropriate and useful mechanisms in benefit-cost analysis of toxic substances, hazardous materials, and solid waste control.

This paper is part of the  Environmental Economics Research Inventory.

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