Cost-Benefit Analysis: Financial and Economic Appraisal Using Spreadsheets, Second Edition, by Harry F. Campbell and Richard P.C. Brown, provides a comprehensive introduction to project, program, and policy appraisal using financial and economic analysis tools. The book addresses key economic questions, such as whether the benefits of a project or policy exceed the costs, and which groups benefit or bear the costs. It emphasizes practical application of principles and equips students to conduct appraisals. The second edition includes new features like Technical Notes and Examples, a dedicated chapter on report writing, and additional case studies. It is ideal for courses on cost-benefit analysis and serves as a handbook for professionals. The book uses spreadsheets to provide a framework for cost-benefit analysis and includes case studies, exercises, and a companion website with additional resources. It covers topics such as investment appraisal, economic efficiency, non-market valuation, uncertainty, and risk. The book also discusses the distribution of project benefits and costs, consumer and producer surplus, and economic impact analysis. It is structured to help readers understand the principles of cost-benefit analysis and apply them in real-world scenarios. The book is suitable for students and professionals with a basic understanding of microeconomics and provides a practical guide to conducting social cost-benefit analysis.Cost-Benefit Analysis: Financial and Economic Appraisal Using Spreadsheets, Second Edition, by Harry F. Campbell and Richard P.C. Brown, provides a comprehensive introduction to project, program, and policy appraisal using financial and economic analysis tools. The book addresses key economic questions, such as whether the benefits of a project or policy exceed the costs, and which groups benefit or bear the costs. It emphasizes practical application of principles and equips students to conduct appraisals. The second edition includes new features like Technical Notes and Examples, a dedicated chapter on report writing, and additional case studies. It is ideal for courses on cost-benefit analysis and serves as a handbook for professionals. The book uses spreadsheets to provide a framework for cost-benefit analysis and includes case studies, exercises, and a companion website with additional resources. It covers topics such as investment appraisal, economic efficiency, non-market valuation, uncertainty, and risk. The book also discusses the distribution of project benefits and costs, consumer and producer surplus, and economic impact analysis. It is structured to help readers understand the principles of cost-benefit analysis and apply them in real-world scenarios. The book is suitable for students and professionals with a basic understanding of microeconomics and provides a practical guide to conducting social cost-benefit analysis.