Methodology
All papers related to the estimation techniques that could be used in an assessment of the wider economic benefits. This includes the departments 2005 discussion paper, a subsequent paper to assess the usability issues and other papers on the development of guidance. This section is designed specifically for scheme promotors and appraisers who want to keep track of the development of the guidance.
Usability Review of DfT’s 2005 WEBs Discussion Paper
The paper reports the findings of a review of the DfT’s 2005 document on an approach to appraising Wider Economic Benefits. The review was undertaken for DfT to inform the development of the forthcoming Wider Economic Benefits appraisal guidance.
- Published:
- 01 April 2008
Transport, Wider Economic Benefits, and Impacts on GDP (781 kb)
A technical paper setting out a methodology and evidence to estimate (a) wider economic benefits missing from current appraisals and (b) the impact of transport schemes on GDP.
- Published:
- 07 June 2006
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