M. Locurcio

A Methodological Reference Framework for Identifying and Valuing Intangible Benefits in Cost–Benefit Analysis of Public Health Interventions

Cost–benefit analysis (CBA) is a primary tool for appraising public investments, yet its reliability weakens when interventions generate benefits that are intangible and difficult to monetize. The challenge is acute in public health, where outcomes such as reduced mortality and morbidity, improved quality of life, and...