Government office hears cost-benefit argument

How cost-benefit models are likely to be used by UK local authorities as they cope with the spreading effects of the economic crisis on the public purse, was the theme of Unit research director Michael Little’s talk at a Government Office for London seminar, this week.

He was among speakers at the Shared Cities Learning seminar in the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Cost-benefit analysis was just one aspect of a package of evidence based approaches that could enhance child well-being, he said. Greater community engagement in decision making and higher standards of evidence were equally important.
His presentation slides are available in PDF format below.