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LOCATION:Macquarie University City Campus Level 24\, 123 Pitt Street Sydney 2000 NSW
DESCRIPTION: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&nbsp\;is an&nbsp\;in-person one-day course&nbsp\;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&nbsp\;will be sent out beforehand&nbsp\;to ensure course content is tailored &nbsp\;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.&nbsp\;

Event Details



Date:
Thursday 29 August 2024


Time:

All day event\, registration from 8.15am (ending approx 4.30pm)



Venue:

Macquarie University City Campus\, Level 24\, 123 Pitt Street Sydney NSW&nbsp\;2000



Cost:
$375 for ESA Members\, $450 for Non-Members&nbsp\;(you can&nbsp\;join&nbsp\;or&nbsp\;renew&nbsp\;your membership).&nbsp\;



Spots are extremely limited so please register as early as possible to secure your place.&nbsp\;Registrations close 25 August 2024&nbsp\;or when spots are filled.&nbsp\;
This course will be delivered in-person at Macquarie University&nbsp\;City Campus with morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea&nbsp\;provided. Please indicate if you have any&nbsp\;dietary requirements&nbsp\;on the registration form.&nbsp\;

Course Facilitator&nbsp\;
Robert Smith&nbsp\;has over 30 years&rsquo\; experience as an economist with public\, private sector and not-for-profits organisations covering management consulting\, transport\, energy\, utilities\, banking and finance. A long-term council member of the Economic Society of Australia (ESA) New South Wales\, Robert organises of the society&rsquo\;s annual CBA Forum and has helped shape sector\, State and national CBA guidelines.
He provides not only theoretical knowledge but also practical insights into the creating\, reviewing and presenting of CBAs across different sectors and levels of government. As facilitator\, Robert gives participants a comprehensive introduction to CBA principles\, methodologies\, and practices\, enriched by his real-world experience and involvement in policy-making.
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Introduction to Cost Benefit Analysis
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