The Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis (SBCA) works to improve the theory and practice of benefit-cost analysis and to support evidence-based policy decisions. SBCA’s global membership includes scholars and practitioners from government, academia, nonprofits, and private industry, representing a wide range of disciplines, including economics, law, engineering, public policy, decision science, and natural science.

SBCA addresses policy areas such as criminal justice, education, energy, environmental quality, homeland security, poverty, public health, transportation, and more. Members work with a broad set of methods, including benefit-cost analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, risk-benefit analysis, applied welfare economics, and damage assessment.

Upcoming SBCA Events

SBCA 2026 Annual Conference
Join researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in March for SBCA’s flagship event, featuring cutting-edge research, applied perspectives, and networking across the benefit-cost analysis community.

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Benefit-Cost Analysis for Beginners Workshop
New to benefit-cost analysis or looking for a structured refresher? This February workshop offers an accessible introduction to core concepts, methods, and applications, designed for professionals and students across disciplines.

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