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Table 5 Comparing MCA and CBA
CBA | MCA | |
|---|---|---|
When | Primarily ex ante and possibly ex-post | Ex post; ex ante |
Where | Primarily large scale | Micro-scale |
What | Quantifiable and measurable effects (“hard”) | Perception of the effect, including “soft” ones |
Why | Efficiency | Effectiveness |
How many | Single criterion and result | Multi(ple) criteria and indicators |
Priority/Ranking | Output (support to decision makers) | Input (indications from decision makers) |