Cost-Inclusive Evaluation

Evaluating the costs of a program can be the missing link between a superficial evaluation and one that will get changes made and funding delivered. In accessible language and without complex formulas, this book provides a roadmap for measuring program costs and outcomes and analyzing cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, and cost-utility. Also explained are simplified ways to use economic appraisal methodologies, such as net present valuation, internal rate of return computation, and payback period determination. Examples span human services, education, and health care contexts. Other evaluator- and student-friendly features include helpful graphics, procedure steps, and discussion questions