University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: 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. Contact outreach@lafollette.wisc.edu with questions or for older reports.

Child Savings Accounts in Wisconsin: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

Students assessed the long-term costs and benefits of investment in universal child savings accounts for Wisconsin residents.

A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the WisCaregiver Careers Program

Students found the WisCaregiver Careers program has a present value of net benefits of $5.77 million over the 26-month period analyzed. The program promotes certified nursing assistant (CNA) employment in nursing homes by providing reimbursement for CNA training and testing costs for up to 500 program participants and partnering with nursing homes that agree to …

Recreational Marijuana in Wisconsin: A Benefit-Cost Analysis

Students analyzed marijuana decriminalization and marijuana legalization in Wisconsin, estimating the social and economic costs and benefits of these two policy alternatives over a five-year time horizon.

A Benefit-Cost Analysis of Expanding Access to Child Care in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Students completed a benefit-cost analysis of three potential alternatives to current policy to increase the availability and affordability of child care in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Reforming California’s Electrical Grid to Decrease Impacts of Wildfires: A Cost- Benefit Analysis

This report contains a cost-benefit analysis regarding the mitigation of California's wildfires ignited by electricity infrastructure.

Cost-benefit Analysis of Anaerobic Biodigesters in Northeast Wisconsin

For Cost-Benefit Analysis Public Affairs 881 taught by David Weimer, Fall 2019

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Grant-Eligible Technology-Vehicle Alternatives for Wisconsin

For Cost-Benefit Analysis Public Affairs 881 taught by David Weimer, Fall 2019

Fentanyl Interdiction in the U.S. Mail: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

For Cost-Benefit Analysis Public Affairs 881 taught by David Weimer, Fall 2019

A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Transitioning Together Program

For Cost-Benefit Analysis Public Affairs 881 taught by David Weimer, Fall 2019

Benefit-Cost Analysis of Expanding Wisconsin’s Independent Living Program Eligibility Criteria

For Cost-Benefit Analysis Public Affairs 881 taught by David Weimer, Fall 2020