Envelope Economics applies a robust array of national and international standards to deliver bespoke cost-benefit analyses of projects, programs, and regulations. I also provide training for governments and organizations in CBA on the most up-to-date methods.
National Cost-Benefit Analysis Guidance Documents
Canada’s Cost-Benefit Analysis Guide for Regulatory Proposals
A guide developed by the Centre of Regulatory Expertise in the Regulatory Affairs Sector of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat to help departments and agencies comply with the analytical and transparency requirements of the policy and Canada’s related Policy on Cost-Benefit Analysis.
U.S. Circular No. A-4 – Regulatory Analysis
This Circular is designed to assist analysts in regulatory agencies by providing guidance on conducting high-quality and evidence-based regulatory analysis.
The Green Book is guidance issued by HM Treasury on how to appraise policies, programmes and projects.
Australia Handbook of Cost-Benefit Analysis
The Handbook of Cost-Benefi t Analysis (hereafter the Handbook) provides guidance in the use of cost-benefi t analysis for evaluation and decision-making.
New Zealand Guide to Social Cost Benefit Analysis
Outlines the main steps and organising principles that advisors to decision-makers should adopt, to give project managers a sense of what they can expect from cost benefit analysts, and to provide analysts who carry out cost benefit analysis with guidance on some short-cuts, or standard values that will generally be acceptable for inclusion in their analysis.
Compliance and Administrative Costs
Compliance and administrative costs are expenses on citizens and businesses associated with adhering to laws, regulations, and administrative procedures.
OECD Regulatory Compliance Cost Assessment Guidance
The OECD Regulatory Compliance Cost Assessment Guidance provides a framework for governments and organizations to measure and evaluate the costs associated with complying with regulations.
The Standard Cost Model is a methodology used to assess and quantify the administrative costs of compliance with regulations by establishing standard cost figures for various compliance activities.
Environmental Cost-Benefit Analysis
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Economic Guidelines for Preparing Economic Analysis
Infrastructure Cost-Benefit Analysis
European Commission Guide to Cost-Benefit Analysis of Investment Projects
Transportation Cost-Benefit Analysis
Victoria Transport Institute Transportation Cost-Benefit Analysis
British Columbia Transportation Planning Cost-Benefit Analysis
Ontario Economic Cost Benefit Analysis for Transportation Planning (Available on request)
International Development Cost-Benefit Analysis
Millennium Challenge Corporation Guidance on Cost-Benefit Analysis MCC is a development focused organisation that provides numerous guides on evaluating the impacts of investments and programs in developing countries.
MCC Land Sector Cost-Benefit Analysis Guidance
MCC Health Sector Cost-Benefit Analysis Guidance
MCC Agricultural Sector Guidance
MCC Education and Workforce Development Guidance
MCC Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Guidance
Asian Development Bank Cost-Benefit Analysis for Development: A Practical Guide
Reference Case Guidelines for Benefit-Cost Analysis in Global Health and Development
Online CBA Tools
The CBAx tool is an excel-based spreadsheet model with a database of impact values. A User Guide is also available.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Economic/Analysis Models and Tools
New South Wales Rapid Cost-Benefit Analysis Tool
The Rapid Cost-Benefit Analysis Tool (the Tool) has been developed to support analysts to conduct calculations in Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA). A User Guide is available.
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