COST ANALYSIS FOR PLANNING-PROGRAMMING-BUDGETING COST-BENEFIT STUDIES

Abstract

The concepts, principles, and the general approach of systems cost analysis in support of cost-benefit studies are reviewed. The role of costs was considered both in individual system analysis and within the broader context of program analysis. This description of resource analysis was intended primarily for the users of cost estimates, as opposed to cost analysts. Users of cost estimates must face the critical task of judging cost estimates and evaluating their suitability and quality. The intent of this discussion was to improve the ability of those involved in the conduct of cost-benefit studies in non-defense agencies to appreciate the role of costing, to understand the limitations of cost analysis, and to establish adequate guidelines for the costing work done in support of these studies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0643472

Entities

People

  • J. D. Mccullough

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Industry
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Attrition
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Cost Estimates
  • Department Of Defense
  • Force Structure
  • Governments
  • Procurement
  • Students
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design