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Peer reviewedAverch, Harvey A. – Evaluation Review, 1994
This article reviews the principal methods economists and cost benefit analysts use in evaluating research. Two common approaches are surplus measures (combinations of consumer and producer surpluses) and productivity measures. Technical difficulties and political and organizational constraints are discussed for these measures. (SLD)
Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Cost Effectiveness, Economic Impact, Evaluation Methods
