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Project Analysis in Developing Countries

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  1. Steve Curry

    1. Asian Development Bank, Manila, Philippines

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  2. John Weiss

    1. University of Bradford, UK

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Introduction

    • Steve Curry, John Weiss
    Pages 1-7

  3. Main Features of Projects, Project Resource Statements and Financial Statements

    • Steve Curry, John Weiss
    Pages 8-40

  4. Project Criteria

    • Steve Curry, John Weiss
    Pages 41-70

  5. National Economic Returns and the Use of Economic Prices

    • Steve Curry, John Weiss
    Pages 71-100

  6. The World Price System of Economic Analysis

    • Steve Curry, John Weiss
    Pages 101-136

  7. The Domestic Price System of Economic Analysis

    • Steve Curry, John Weiss
    Pages 137-166

  8. Non-traded Outputs and Benefit Valuation

    • Steve Curry, John Weiss
    Pages 167-201

  9. Financial Analysis of Projects

    • Steve Curry, John Weiss
    Pages 202-224

  10. Uncertainty

    • Steve Curry, John Weiss
    Pages 225-237

  11. Projects and Environmental Effects

    • Steve Curry, John Weiss
    Pages 238-264

  12. Income Distribution Effects of Projects

    • Steve Curry, John Weiss
    Pages 265-299

  13. National Economic Parameters

    • Steve Curry, John Weiss
    Pages 300-322

  14. Limitations and Conclusions

    • Steve Curry, John Weiss
    Pages 323-330

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 331-362
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About this book

Investment projects are an important mechanism for economic development. However, their costs and benefits must be assessed to ensure that the resources committed are being used as productively as possible. This book explains the techniques available to assess the economic impact of projects in developing countries. It draws on the authors' experience in teaching and applying these techniques and combines relevant economic theory with a clear understanding of what can be done in practice. The book aims to make existing techniques readily accessible to both students and practitioners. The second edition has been rewritten with new project examples and the addition of two new chapters in finance and the environment.

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'..an innovative and highly readable product....a splendid introduction for the non-specialist and has sufficient theoretical insight and analytical rigour to satisfy the post-graduate students...a comprehensive, up-to-date work...' - George Irwin, Project Appraisal

Authors and Affiliations

  • Asian Development Bank, Manila, Philippines

    Steve Curry

  • University of Bradford, UK

    John Weiss

About the authors

STEPHEN CURRY is a Senior Economist with the Asian Development Bank, Manila, Philippines, where he has been involved in revising the approach to economic and financial analysis, as well as in design and implementation of projects. He has worked in various capacities for the European Union, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization, the United Nations Development Program, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the British Government, as well as for private sector consulting firms.

JOHN WEISS is Professor of Development Economics and Head of Department at the Development and Project Planning Centre, University of Bradford, UK. He has published widely on development issues including Industry in Developing Countries and Economic Policy in Developing Countries: The Reform Agenda. He has considerable experience of applied work in developing countries having worked as a consultant to many development agencies including the World Bank, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, Asian Development Bank, African Bank, Development and the European Investment Bank. He has also worked on the appraisal of projects in a range of countries including Guyana, Pakistan, India, Mexico, Argentina and a number of countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Project Analysis in Developing Countries

  • Authors: Steve Curry, John Weiss

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230375116

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave Economics & Finance Collection, Economics and Finance (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 2000

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-0-333-79292-6Published: 15 November 1999

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-37511-6Published: 15 November 1999

  • Edition Number: 2

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 362

  • Topics: Development Economics, Environmental Economics

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