Refining the Use of Monte Carlo Techniques for Risk Analysis in Project Planning.

Re-examines Monte Carlo approaches to risk analysis in project appraisal. Cost benefit analysis and risk analysis as common tools for investment appraisal; Decline in the use of cost-benefit analysis; Potential for augmentation of quantitative and qualitative information by the Monte Carlo techniqu...

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Published in:Journal of Development Studies Vol. 36; no. 2; pp. 113 - 136
Main Authors: Balcombe, K.G., Smith, L.E.D.
Format: Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Dec99
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