Introduction to Cost Benefit Analysis (NSW Workshop)

Introduction to Cost Benefit Analysis

Cost Benefit Analysis ('CBA') is the preferred tool to support government decision-making for major projects, policy proposals and, in many cases, a mandatory requirement for expenditure approval.

Introduction to Cost Benefit Analysis is an in-person one-day course that provides a grounding in CBA principles and tools for anyone writing, reading, reviewing, or commissioning CBAs.

No prior knowledge of CBA or economics is required. A brief pre-reading pack and participant pre-survey will be sent out beforehand to ensure course content is tailored  to attendees' needs. The day will build participants' competency with worked examples, hands-on exercises and contemporary case studies. Click here to see the agenda.

All are welcome to register for the course, you do not need to be an existing member of ESA NSW Branch. 

Course Facilitator 

Robert Smith has over 30 years’ experience as an economist with public, private sector and not-for-profits organisations across areas including management consulting, transport, energy, utilities, banking and finance. This has covered topics as diverse as the economics of efficient light bulbs, nuclear reactors, crony capitalism, dog worming, deer farming, market design, sporting promotion and billion-dollar infrastructure projects. A long-term member of the ESANSW council, Robert organises of the society’s annual CBA Forum and has helped shape sector, State and national CBA guidelines.

He provides theoretical understanding paired with real-world experience and practical insights into creating, reviewing and presenting of CBAs across different sectors and organisation. As facilitator, Robert will build upon fundamental CBA principles, methodologies, and practices, focusing the time available in specialised areas participants have identified as of most importance.

Event Details

Spots are extremely limited so please register as early as possible to secure your place. Registrations close 14 November 2024 or when spots are filled. 

This course will be delivered in-person at UTS with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided. Please indicate if you have any dietary requirements on the registration form.