26.03.2024, 21:20

2024 European Conference of the Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis (SBCA)

We look forward to welcoming you in Warsaw for the 2024 European Conference of the Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis (SBCA).

The conference will be held in Warsaw, Poland, on September 19 and 20, 2024 and will be hosted by the University of Warsaw, Faculty of Economic Sciences.

The aim of the conference is to promote and improve the theory and application of the tools of benefit-cost analysis; that is, to have both a research and policy focus and to provide a forum for scientific exchange.

Both theoretical and empirical contributions based on the various methods used to support public sector decision-making, including benefit-cost analysis (BCA), cost analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, risk-benefit analysis, and damage assessment, are welcomed.

All topics related to BCA are relevant, such as non-market valuation, discounting, equity, social policy, regulation, implementation of BCA, and applications to any public policy area, such as environment, transport, energy, aging and healthcare, etc.

Extended abstracts (500 words) and proposals for thematic sessions are accepted through April 30, 2024.

Keynote speakers:

  • Maria Bratt Börjesson – Professor in Economics, VTI Swedish Transport Research Institute, Adjunct professor in Economics Linköping University
  • Tomasz Żylicz – Professor in Economics, Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw

Local Organizing Committee (University of Warsaw):

  • Co-chairs: Anna Bartczak & Ewa Zawojska
  • Gabriela Grotkowska
  • Bartosz Jusypenko
  • Katarzyna Skrzypek

More information can be found on the conference website.