Course # 41300 Section Number 2 Day(s) Tu- Th Time(s) 2:00pm-3:20pm Term Fall 2024 Course Instructor Kathryn Ierulli Syllabus Syllabus 9/6/24 Must have completed PPHA 32400 Principles of Microeconomics and Public Policy II or equivalent to enroll. The goals of this course include learning (1) how to read, or judge, a cost-benefit analysis; (2) how to incorporate elements of cost-benefit analysis into policy work; and (3) when CBA is a good tool to use and when it isn't. This class also presents an opportunity to reflect on big picture issues of how to treat uncertainty and risk; discount costs and benefits received in the future; value lives saved; and manage other difficult matters. In brief, this class offers a comprehensive treatment of the cost benefit analysis methodology, with attention devoted to the microeconomic underpinnings of the technique as well as applications drawn from many areas, including health, the environment, and public goods. Notes Attendance at discussion sessions is required for this course. Course Prerequisite Students must take one of the following, (PPHA 32400 or 32410 or 44200) Quarter Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Spring 2025 Cost-Benefit Analysis Robert Kaestner Tuesday, Thursday 9:30am-10:50am Syllabus Fall 2024 Cost-Benefit Analysis Kathryn Ierulli Monday, Wednesday 1:30pm-2:50pm Syllabus Fall 2024 Cost-Benefit Analysis Kathryn Ierulli Tuesday, Thursday 2:00pm-3:20pm Syllabus Recent News More news Alumni Profile: Alex Simon, MPP’24 Thu., January 30, 2025 Generational wealth? Financial experts say Bally’s casino investment is risky Wed., January 29, 2025 Alumni Profile: Hong Zhang Durandal, MPP'16 Wed., January 29, 2025 Upcoming Events More events Data and Policy Summer Scholar Program (DPSS) Information Session Tue., February 04, 2025 | 7:30 PM Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Information Session Wed., February 05, 2025 | 7:00 AM Coffee Chat with Admissions in Columbus, Ohio Wed., February 05, 2025 | 9:30 AM Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea Grandview Heights 1445 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH 43212 United States