What is the B-C ratio in Cost-Benefit Analysis?
Economics: CBA

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The B-C ratio (Benefit-Cost ratio) is used to determine if a program's benefits outweigh its costs. A ratio greater than 1 indicates benefits exceed costs.
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What is a major disadvantage of conducting a Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)?
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A major disadvantage of CBA is the difficulty in assigning a monetary value to health outcomes, which can lead to inaccurate assessments.
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What is the most common alternative when identifying options for a CBA?
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The most common alternative is 'do nothing', which serves as a baseline for comparison.
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How is the wage rate estimated in economic evaluations?
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The wage rate is estimated from income data, reflecting the average earnings of individuals in a specific context.
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Calculate the daily wage rate given an average yearly income of $40,000 and 240 days worked per year.
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Daily wage rate = $40,000 / 240 = $167/day.
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What is the formula for calculating cost savings in a CBA?
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Cost savings = Average loss of productivity before intervention - Average loss of productivity after intervention.
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If the average loss of productivity before an asthma clinic is $3,340 and after is $1,169, what are the cost savings?
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Cost savings = $3,340 - $1,169 = $2,171.
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