Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Achieving cost-effectiveness means that the present value of costs (PVC) is minimized for some pre-established benefit goal.
2. To achieve allocative efficiency, the present value of net benefits (PVNB) must be minimized.
3. In conducting a benefit-cost analysis, it is more difficult to assign a dollar value to costs than to benefits.
4. Selecting the social discount rate is among the issues debated in the use of benefit-cost analysis for public policy evaluation.


1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True

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