Why distribution is important: an examination of equity and efficiency criteria in benefit-cost analysis. [Prepared for the Economic Council of Canada.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hettich, Walter.

Series:

Economic Council of Canada. Special study ; no. 19.

Economic Council of Canada. Special study no. 19

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Canada--Appropriations and expenditures--Cost effectiveness.

Canada.

Program budgeting--Canada--Cost effectiveness.

Program budgeting.

Expenditures, Public.

Program budgeting--Cost effectiveness.

Physical Description:

v, 29 pages 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Ottawa, 1971]

Summary:

From the Introduction: While high hopes about PPB (programming, planning and budgeting system) may be justified, many problms raised by the new system of management remain unresolved. The present paper deals with what is perhaps the most crucial issue -- the goals or objectives tha government decision-makers are expected to pursue. Two goals -- efficiency and equity -- are singled out for special attention. The paper analyses implementation of these goals through benefit-cost analysis -- an essential ingredient in PPB. Since emphasis is on theoretical issues, the discussion will make use of a highly simplified model of the decision-making process.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 17-18).

Other Format:

Online version: Hettich, Walter. Why distribution is important.

OCLC:

495565