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This chapter introduces the book and discusses the merits of impact assessments. After articulating the general objectives and discussing a simple example, a comparison will be made between the impact assessment model and classic cost-benefit analysis. In addition, the model will be positioned within the framework of evaluation research, given that impact assessments are in fact a form of multi-criteria evaluation. Finally, the steps of the model will be dealt with.
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de Vries, M.S. (1999). An introduction to making calculated choices. In: Calculated Choices in Policy-Making. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-14800-4_1
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