Economic Approaches to the Evaluation of Research.

Averch, Harvey A.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ478662

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0193-841X

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Economic Approaches to the Evaluation of Research.

Averch, Harvey A.

Evaluation Review, v18 n1 p77-88 Feb 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, Expenditures, Organizational Climate, Political Influences, Productivity, Program Evaluation, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Research Projects, Statistical Analysis

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A