The aim of the conference is to promote and improve the theory and application of the tools of benefit-cost analysis; that is, to have both a research and policy focus and to provide a forum for scientific exchange.

Both theoretical and empirical contributions based on the various methods used to support public sector decision-making, including benefit-cost analysis (BCA), cost analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, risk-benefit analysis, and damage assessment, are welcomed.

All topics related to BCA are relevant, such as non-market valuation, discounting, equity, social policy, regulation, implementation of BCA, and applications to any public policy area, such as environment, transport, energy, aging and healthcare, etc.

Extended abstracts (500 words) and proposals for thematic sessions are accepted through April 30, 2024.

Submission of abstracts: Please provide your abstract (up to 500 words) in the dedicated field (not as a pdf).

Submission of thematic sessions: For each study included in a proposed session, please make a separate submission and provide the abstract (up to 500 words) in the dedicated field. In addition, for each submission, please upload a pdf with the session proposal (including the session title and studies planned within the session).

The number of submissions per person is unlimited, but the maximum number of presentations per person will be limited to one. All sessions will be held onsite. It is not possible to present remotely.