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Evaluating the PolicyIdentifying BenefitsBenefits are consequences of a policy that are good for the society or some parts of the society. Some benefits are tangible and easy to measure in dollars or numbers. Examples may include that a policy:
Three sources of benefits are:
Suppose a city installs a stop sign to replace a yield sign at an intersection. The intended consequence is to reduce auto accidents. A year later, the number of accidents drops by 30% at that intersection. The new stop sign may also have unintended consequences. More parents may walk their children to the neighborhood park because they feel that intersection is safer. Worksheet5: "Identifying Benefits"(HTML Version) Worksheet5: "Identifying Benefits"(MSWORD Version) |