In this report, La Follette students analyze multiple options for the City of Madison to consider in its efforts to achieve a fully electrified vehicle fleet by 2030.
Cost-Benefit Analysis Reports
In the Cost-Benefit Analysis course (PA 881), students work with real-world clients in the public, non-governmental, and private sectors to conduct a cost-benefit analysis and produce a report.
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Greater Availability of Public Access AEDs in Milwaukee County: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
In this report, La Follette students estimate the social and fiscal costs and benefits of placing AEDs at bus stops In Milwaukee County.
Increasing Electricity Reliability to Improve Vaccine Storage in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
In this report, La Follette students explore how unreliable electricity impacts vaccine spoilage and health outcomes related to vaccine-preventable diseases in three sub-Saharan countries.
Transitioning to Induction Stoves in Michigan: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
In this report, La Follette students examine the impacts on health and other factors if Michigan residents converted gas and electric stoves to induction ranges.
Eliminating Wisconsin’s Driver’s License Suspension Policy for Failure to Pay Forfeitures: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
In this report, La Follette students evaluate the economic effects of eliminating Wisconsin’s policy of suspending driver’s licenses for nonpayment of legal financial obligations.
A Cost-Benefit Analysis of a City-Owned Childcare Center in Madison, Wisconsin
In this report, La Follette students assess six scenarios for a City of Madison-run childcare center.
Air Source Heat Pumps for Residential Space Heating in Wisconsin: A Cost–Benefit Analysis
Students analyzed four scenarios for residential heat-pump adoption in Wisconsin.
Sauk County Adult Treatment Court and Substance Use Diversion Program: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
Students analyzed the Sauk County Adult Treatment Court and the Substance Use Diversion and Support program.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Climate Action Plan: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Campus Fleet
Students analyzed three scenarios of replacing the existing UW-Madison vehicle fleet with hybrid and/or electric vehicles (EV).
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Consolidating Municipal Water Utilities in Wisconsin: A Case Study in Dane County
Using cost-benefit analysis, students assessed the feasibility of consolidating municipal water utilities in Dane County, WI.