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Author Thomas, Vinod, 1949- author.

Title Economic evaluation of sustainable development / Vinod Thomas, Namrata Chindarkar
Published Singapore : Palgrave Macmillan, 2019
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Description 1 online resource (xxiii, 145 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Contents Evaluation, economics, and sustainable development -- The spectrum of impact evaluations -- The picture from cost-benefit analysis -- Objectives-based evaluation for accountability and learning -- Conclusion and future directions
Summary This book presents methods to evaluate sustainable development using economic tools. The focus on sustainable development takes the reader beyond economic growth to encompass inclusion, environmental stewardship and good governance. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework for outcomes. In illustrating the SDGs, the book employs three evaluation approaches: impact evaluation, cost-benefit analysis and objectives-based evaluation. The innovation lies in connecting evaluation tools with economics. Inclusion, environmental care and good governance, thought of as "wicked problems", are given centre stage. The book uses case studies to show the application of evaluation tools. It offers guidance to evaluation practitioners, students of development and policymakers. The basic message is that evaluation comes to life when its links with socio-economic, environmental, and governance policies are capitalized on
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed May 2, 2019)
Subject Sustainable Development Goals -- Evaluation
SUBJECT Sustainable Development Goals. fast http://id.worldcat.org/fast/01973920
Subject Sustainable development.
Evaluation.
Sustainable development.
Form Electronic book
Author Chindarkar, Namrata, author.
ISBN 9789811363894
9811363897