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The Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis (SBCA) works to improve the theory and practice of benefit-cost analysis and support evidence-based policy decisions.
We wish you and yours a Happy Thinksgiving! May the benefits of your gathering outweigh the travel costs! 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Καλώς ήρθατε, φίλοι!
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
📊 According to research by Julian Hwang and Nadiatu Issaka, the total consumer surplus residents of Monongalia County receive from drop-off recycling is $1,317,960 annually.
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
ICYMI: Deborah Aiken shares her thoughts on government reform and the role of benefit-cost analysis.

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November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Just a reminder: registration for the upcoming professional development workshop (and all workshops) is free for student members!

Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Law
November 18 & 21, 2025 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm ET
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November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We are pleased to have Elissa Gentry presenting at our November professional development workshop!

Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Law
November 18 & 21, 2025 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm ET
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November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We are pleased to have Jonathan Wiener presenting at our November professional development workshop!

Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Law
November 18 & 21, 2025 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm ET
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November 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
We are pleased to have W. Kip Viscusi presenting at our November professional development workshop!

Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Law
November 18 & 21, 2025 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm ET
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November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Law
SBCA Professional Development Workshop
November 18 & 21, 2025 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm ET
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Meet our presenter Caroline Cecot.

Caroline Cecot is a Professor of Law at the George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School.
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Benefit-Cost Analysis and the Law
SBCA Professional Development Workshop
November 18 & 21, 2025 | 11:00 am-2:00 pm ET
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Meet our presenter Susan Dudley.
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Members!

🚨 Voting for Vice President, Assistant Treasurer, and three Director positions ends tomorrow (Nov 2) night! 🚨
November 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🚨 Deadline Tomorrow (October 31) 🚨

If you know someone who has made important contributions to the field of benefit-cost analysis, please consider submitting a nomination them for one of the following two SBCA awards:
October 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Early Registration Extended — Save Up to $60!

Early registration for the SBCA 2025 European Conference has been extended! Register by October 20 to lock in discounted rates and save up to $60.
October 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Meet our keynote speaker: Anna Alberini will be speaking about The Benefits and Costs of Energy Assistance and Special Energy Pricing Programs

Professor Alberini received her PhD in economics from UC San Diego.
October 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Meet our first keynote speaker: Anastasios Xepapadeas
October 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Register Today for the SBCA 2025 European Conference!

The Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis (SBCA) is an international group of practitioners, academics, and others who are working to improve the theory and application of the tools of benefit-cost analysis (BCA).
October 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Less Than Two Weeks Left! Submit Your Abstract for SBCA 2026 Annual Conference by October 15

Conference Dates: March 12–13, 2026

Location: George Washington University Student Center, Washington, D.C.

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October 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Join this free, online panel moderated by Shardul Agrawala, Head of the Environment and Economy Integration Division in the OECD - OCDE Environment Directorate.

Oct 1 | Online | 9-10am ET | Free

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September 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The abstract submission deadline for the 2025 SBCA European Conference has been extended until this Friday, September 19, 2025.

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September 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We are now accepting proposals for the 2026 Annual Conference scheduled for March 12-13, 2026, at the George Washington University Student Center in Washington, D.C. This is your opportunity to showcase your research, engage with peers and contribute to the evolving field of benefit-cost analysis.
September 9, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Meet our presenters for our upcoming Animal Welfare and Benefit-Cost Analysis workshop in October: Bob Fischer

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Bob Fischer is Professor of Philosophy at Texas State University, Senior Researcher at Rethink Priorities, and a director of the Animal Welfare Economics Working Group.
August 30, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Toulouse School of Economics–SBCA European Webinar

Sept. 22 | 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Live on Zoom
August 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
SBCA Board Nominations Due Tonight (Aug. 25)!

The Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis (SBCA) is accepting nominations for Board positions beginning Jan. 1, 2026:
August 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Meet our presenters for our upcoming Animal Welfare and Benefit-Cost Analysis workshop in October: Bob Fischer

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Bob Fischer is Professor of Philosophy at Texas State University, Senior Researcher at Rethink Priorities, and a director of the Animal Welfare Economics Working Group.
August 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Meet our presenters for our upcoming Animal Welfare and Benefit-Cost Analysis workshop in October: Bob Fischer

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Bob Fischer is Professor of Philosophy at Texas State University, Senior Researcher at Rethink Priorities, and a director of the Animal Welfare Economics Working Group.
August 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM