Future potential of economic impact assessment

Bibliographic Data

ID21153499
AuthorsGalina Williams (0000-0002-1645-6104, Central Queensland University, corresponding author)
Year2020
Volume38
Issue4
Pages272-277
Publication date2020-07-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueImpact Assessment and Project Appraisal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1461-5517 • E-ISSN: 1471-5465
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14615517.2019.1684097
OpenAlexW2981837175
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited21

Economic impact assessment (EcIA) has attracted some criticism due to its limited focus. Typically, EcIA is used to validate the proposed proposals based on growth in income and employment. This paper argues that EcIA should play a more active and stronger role in impact assessment. For example, the impacts of the proposed projects should be assessed using the economic development goals rather than only changes in economic growth. The conceptual framework for the comprehensive impact assessment is discussed. Examples of indicators that can be used in relation to sustainable development goals are provided

Criticism · Economic impact analysis · Economics · Environmental planning · Impact assessment · Political science · Sustainable development · Environmental and Social Impact Assessments · Environmental Science · Mining and Resource Management · Public Administration · Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy

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