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The Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis (SBCA) works to improve the theory and practice of benefit-cost analysis and support evidence-based policy decisions.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Sharing an article of potential insterest to members:

Maximizing the cost-effectiveness of relief prepositioning inventory and funding assurance strategy by integrating stockpiles, supply contract, and insurance
Maximizing the cost‐effectiveness of relief prepositioning inventory and funding assurance strategy by integrating stockpiles, supply contract, and insurance
Relief organizations face numerous challenges, such as funding shortfalls, delays in relief operations, and uncertain demand. A single prepositioning inventory strategy (e.g., stockpiles or supply…
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November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
📊 According to research by Julian Hwang and Nadiatu Issaka, the total consumer surplus residents of Monongalia County receive from drop-off recycling is $1,317,960 annually.
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
ICYMI: Deborah Aiken shares her thoughts on government reform and the role of benefit-cost analysis.

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November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Just a reminder: registration for the upcoming professional development workshop (and all workshops) is free for student members!

Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Law
November 18 & 21, 2025 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm ET
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November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We are pleased to have Elissa Gentry presenting at our November professional development workshop!

Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Law
November 18 & 21, 2025 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm ET
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November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We are pleased to have Jonathan Wiener presenting at our November professional development workshop!

Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Law
November 18 & 21, 2025 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm ET
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November 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
We are pleased to have W. Kip Viscusi presenting at our November professional development workshop!

Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Law
November 18 & 21, 2025 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm ET
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November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Law
SBCA Professional Development Workshop
November 18 & 21, 2025 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm ET
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Meet our presenter Cary Coglianese.
Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Law
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November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Law
SBCA Professional Development Workshop
November 18 & 21, 2025 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm ET
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Meet our presenter Caroline Cecot.

Caroline Cecot is a Professor of Law at the George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School.
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Law
SBCA Professional Development Workshop
November 18 & 21, 2025 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm ET
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Meet our presenter Susan Dudley.
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🚨 💲 DISCOUNT ALERT 💲 🚨

Not only is there time to register for our upcoming workshop on Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Law, there are three significant discounts available if you register by Monday (November 10):
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What really drives government efficiency? In On Balance: Deep Thoughts About Efficiency: Rethinking Government Reform and the Role of Benefit-Cost Analysis, former federal economist Deborah Vaughn…
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November 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Sharing some more presentations at #2025APPAM that are BCA-related:

Saturday, November 15, 3:30 to 5:00pm

There is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch: School Meals, Pandemic Recovery, and Fiscal Substitution

Garrison Pollard, University of Florida

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November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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🚨 Voting for Vice President, Assistant Treasurer, and three Director positions ends tomorrow (Nov 2) night! 🚨
November 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Sharing an event that may be of interest to members:

Reflections on U.S. Environmental Policy
Nov 3 | 12-1:15pm ET | Online & In-Person | Free, RSVP Required
Reflections on U.S. Environmental Policy
An Energy Policy Seminar with Al McGartland, former Director of the National Center for Environmental Economics and lead economist at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨 Deadline Tomorrow (October 31) 🚨

If you know someone who has made important contributions to the field of benefit-cost analysis, please consider submitting a nomination them for one of the following two SBCA awards:
October 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Law

Nov. 18 and 21 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. ET

Recent Supreme Court decisions, including Loper Bright and the revived major questions doctrine, have reshaped how benefit-cost analysis is used in regulation and judicial review.
October 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Join us in Tampa in less than one month for three SBCA-organized sessions at the SEA 95th Annual Meeting.

2.B.12. Tobacco Regulation in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Sunday | 10:00 am-11:45 am
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SEA25 Program
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October 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Join us in Tampa in less than one month for three SBCA-organized sessions at the SEA 95th Annual Meeting.

2.A.12. Valuation of Health Risks
Sunday | 8:00 am-9:45 am
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October 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Join us in Tampa in one month for three SBCA-organized sessions at the SEA 95th Annual Meeting.

1.D.36. Developments in Federal Regulation, Deregulation, and Regulatory Analysis
Saturday | 3:00 pm-4:45 pm
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October 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
SBCA 2026 Board Elections Now Open

Elections for the 2026 Board of Directors open Monday, Oct. 20. Members will receive an email with a link to the online ballot.
October 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Early Registration Extended — Save Up to $60!

Early registration for the SBCA 2025 European Conference has been extended! Register by October 20 to lock in discounted rates and save up to $60.
October 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Sharing some more presentations at #2025APPAM that are BCA-related:

Thursday, November 13, 1:45 to 3:15pm

Do Free Phone Calls Reduce Jail Time?

Jake Anderson, University of California - Los Angeles
APPAM Fall Research Conference 2025
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October 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Sharing some more presentations at #2025APPAM that are BCA-related:

Saturday, November 15, 3:30 to 5:00pm

Justice for all? The Impact of Legal Aid in India

Nitin Kumar Bharti, New York University

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October 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Meet our keynote speaker: Anna Alberini will be speaking about The Benefits and Costs of Energy Assistance and Special Energy Pricing Programs

Professor Alberini received her PhD in economics from UC San Diego.
October 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM