101-0439-00L Introduction to Economic Analysis - A Case Study Approach with Cost Benefit Analysis in Transport

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101-0439-00 G

Introduction to Economic Analysis - A Case Study Approach with Cost Benefit Analysis in Transport

Remark: Former Title "Introduction to Economic Policy - A Case Study Approach with Cost Benefit Analysis in Transport"

4 hrs

Wed	09:45-11:30	HCP E 47.3 »
Thu	12:45-14:30	HCP E 47.3 »

Abstract	The course presents cost benefit analysis and related evaluation methods in transport and introduces the survey methods used to derive the monetary values of non-market goods.
Learning objective	Familiarity with the essential methods of project appraisal
Content	Cost-Benefit-Analysis; multi-criteria analysis; European guidelines; stated response methods; travel cost approach and others; Valuation of travel time savings; valuation of traffic safety
Lecture notes	Handouts
Literature	VSS (2006) SN 640 820: Kosten-Nutzen-Analysen im Strassenverkehr, VSS, Zürich. Boardman, A.E., D.H. Greenberg, A.R. Vining und D.L. Weimer (2001) Cost – Benefit – Analysis: Concepts and Practise, Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River. ecoplan and metron (2005) Kosten-Nutzen-Analysen im Strassenverkehr: Kommentar zu SN 640 820, UVEK, Bern.

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	6 credits
Examiners	K. W. Axhausen, R. Schubert
Type	session examination
Language of examination	English
Repetition	The performance assessment is only offered in the session after the course unit. Repetition only possible after re-enrolling.
Mode of examination	written 120 minutes
Additional information on mode of examination	30% benotete Übungen; 70% Sessionsprüfung
Written aids	None
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Programme	Section	Type
Civil Engineering Master	Major in Construction and Maintenance Management	W
Civil Engineering Master	Major in Transport Systems	W
Geomatic Engineering Master	Recommended Electives of Bachelor Degree Programme	W
Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems Master	Major in Transport Planning	W
Science, Technology, and Policy Master	Electives	W