Guidance on economic evaluation methods

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Economic evaluation helps decision‑makers work out whether a program’s benefits to society are greater than its costs. For government, the purpose is usually to make sure a program is an effective use of resources.

The best method of economic evaluation for a situation depends on the:

  • context
  • questions the evaluation wants to answer
  • resources available.

Learn about key methods in the ACE’s guidance.

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Overview of economic evaluation methods [PDF 359 kB]

Overview of economic evaluation methods [DOCX 197 kB]

Cost-benefit analysis [PDF 377 kB]

Cost-benefit analysis [DOCX 193 kB]

Cost-effectiveness analysis [PDF 351 kB]

Cost-effectiveness analysis [DOCX 189 kB]

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