This research estimates by how much the NCS reduces childcare costs for families who use formal childcare in Ireland. The cost 'coverage' of the subsidy, measured by the ratio of the subsidy to the total cost of care, is estimated using the microsimulation model, SWITCH, linked to 2022 data from...

Background In their interesting systematic review, Gallehzan et al. quoted our article Cost-utility analysis of teriflunomide in naïve vs. previously treated patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) in Italy. While we are grateful to Gallehzan et al. for their interest in the...

This report provides an analysis of the information reported electronically on the second Programmes of Measures (PoMs) under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) (Article 13) of 17 EU Member States (MS) (BE, CY, DE, EE, ES, FI, FR, IE, IT, LT, LV, NL, PL, PT, RO, SI and SE). This...

The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) aims to achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) in European marine waters. Environmental targets are essential for implementing the MSFD, and their effectiveness relies on them being specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound. This...

Monetary valuation of environmental impacts is crucial to enhance the relationship between green transitions and competitiveness. Assessing societal costs associated to environmental impacts promotes and enables fair comparisons among alternatives. Monetisation approaches can be coupled with...

The present study was conducted to support the European Commission in the Impact Assessment accompanying the proposal for a new competitiveness fund, as part of the preparation of the 2028-2034 Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF). It is structured in two parts. First, the study assesses the...

The present study was conducted to support the European Commission in the Impact Assessment accompanying the proposal for a new competitiveness fund, as part of the preparation of the 2028-2034 Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF). It is structured in two parts. First, the study assesses the...

With global climate change impacting cities around the world, local and national governments need to plan for and invest in solutions that mitigate the climate and disaster risks their populations and economies face. Urban flooding poses an acute threat to sustainable and equitable urban growth...

Background Evidence on the cost effectiveness of deprescribing in multimorbidity is limited. Objective To investigate the cost effectiveness of a general practitioner (GP) delivered, individualised medication review to reduce polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate prescribing in older...

This study addresses the growing interest in the social impact assessment of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Using the benefit (value) transfer approach, this study seeks to demonstrate how the social return on investment (SROI) of a CSR inclusion initiative promoting...

We propose a method for cost-benefit analysis of public policies that identifies potential Pareto improvements when losers from a reform are compensated through income tax changes. Reforms are desirable when they decrease aggregate excess burden in commodity and labor markets. This condition is...

Objective: The aim of the study is to assess the possibility of using the cost-benefit analysis (CBA) method as a practical tool for analysing the feasibility of restructuring plans prepared in accordance with Polish restructuring law regulations. Research Design & Methods: Qualitative methods,...

Financing sustainable energy initiatives is critical to achieving China's ambitious carbon neutrality goals. This study conducts a cost-benefit analysis of CO2 reduction strategies in China over the period 2010-2023, focusing on integrating renewable energy with innovative retrofitting solutions...

Estimates of climate impacts and of the potential to reduce these impacts through adaptation show the scale of benefits that can arise from investing in climate protection and climate adaptation in the EU. Assessments also show that the benefits of adaptation measures often exceed their costs,...

This paper delves into the significant impact of micro-irrigation systems on agricultural sustainability in India. By analysing the evolution of micro-irrigation, government schemes promoting its adoption, case studies on benefit-cost analysis, challenges faced, and success stories, this paper...

Agroforestry systems are vital for sustainable development in Africa, offering significant benefits such as enhanced agricultural productivity, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience. This study provides a detailed analysis of the past, present, and potential future distributions of...

Background: Governments face critical decisions regarding road remediation projects, requiring careful economic evaluation, especially in countries like Slovakia where road infrastructure is crucial for attracting foreign investment. These decisions are complex, involving short-term and...

In 2020 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revisited a spectrum allocation decision it made in 1999. The Agency found that frequencies set aside for specific technologies used by vehicles - Intelligent Transportation Services (ITS) - had been left largely unused. It crafted new rules,...

This article is part of a larger series that is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Jerry Ellig, with whom I had the pleasure of working on multiple occasions. It exploresthe concept of regulatory subsidiarity, whichinvolves pushing regulatory power down from centralized governments to state, local,...

The table [...] presents an overview of the costs and benefits identified within the scope of this study. The founding Regulation of ELA primarily imposes rules on the ELA itself, delineating tasks and responsibilities for its operations. Predominantly, the costs associated with compliance to...

The assessment of the sea-floor and benthic habitats of Europe's seas is a requirement of the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) under the qualitative descriptor 6 ("Sea-floor integrity is at a level that ensures that the structure and functions of the ecosystems are safeguarded and...

Sustainability and non-financial risk management are becoming increasingly important for German companies due to climate change and new regulations. However, it is unclear how well companies of varying sizes are prepared to handle the increasing pressure to adapt. While large companies are...

This paper provides a comprehensive empirical analysis of the economic impact of submarine cable (SMC) infrastructure, which is critical for global digital connectivity and carries almost all intercontinental data traffic. Despite their fundamental role in the digital economy, robust evidence on...