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This course offers an accessible introduction to economic appraisal and evaluation, equipping participants with an understanding of key concepts while highlighting good practice and common pitfalls.

This course will explore the development of HM Treasury’s Green Book guidance on appraisal and its role in business cases through the “five case model,” which underpins City and Regional Deals. The course will also consider recent criticisms of the Green Book methodology, including its relationship to broader challenges such as climate change.

Participants will then be introduced to the key principles of economic evaluation, with an emphasis on embedding evaluation design from the outset and understanding the features of a robust approach.

No formal training in economics is assumed, although the course is particularly well suited to those working in – or with experience of – economic development or economic policy. The course is equally relevant for those working at a more strategic level, where ensuring best value and financial accountability is key.

The course will run over three weeks on MS Teams:

• Tuesday 11th November, 10:00-12:00
• Tuesday 18th November, 10:00-12:00
• Tuesday 25th November, 10:00-12:00

Joining links will be circulated ahead of the course sessions.

About Prof Stuart McIntyre

Stuart McIntyre is a Professor in Economics at the University of Strathclyde, and Associate Dean (Research Impact) at the Strathclyde Business School.

He is a Fellow of the Office for National Statistics, a Research Associate at the Office for National Statistics supported Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence, and has held a number of external government advisory roles.

His primary areas of research are in regional and applied economics, with a focus on the development of policy-relevant economic research.

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