Professional Development Seminar: Dr George Rivers

Which evaluation approach when?: Helping make informed choices

There are a variety of evaluation approaches available for estimating the cost and value of interventions including those that involve broader social costs and benefits, such as cost-benefit analysis (CBA).  However there are a number of other approaches including break-even analysis, multi-criteria analysis, private rates of return, social rates of return, cost-effectiveness analysis, and cost-utility analysis.  The selection of the right evaluation approach is important when considering evidence-based decision making and choosing between interventions.  Knowing when and where to use which approach is critical to this choice process.

Biography

George Rivers is Associate Dean (Research Collaboration) in the Faculty of Business and Economics. George has a Bachelor of Economics (Honours), a Masters of Economics and a PhD in industrial economics from Monash University.

His research interests relate to the theory of the firm including mergers and acquisitions, downsizing and transaction costs.