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Methods for Evaluating Economic Efficiency of Social Projects

  • 1. Master's Student Department of Economics Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology. Asia International University

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This analysis examines comprehensive methodologies for evaluating economic efficiency of social projects, comparing cost-benefit analysis, social return on investment, multi-criteria approaches, and rigorous impact evaluation techniques, identifying appropriate applications and implementation requirements for effective social investment decisions.

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