In a message dated 2/12/03 10:00:59 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Depends on what you mean by "used in making policy." As far as I know >there are no decisions which are based solely on cost-benefit analysis. >Budgeting is done by legislatures so if CBA plays any role there it is >in influencing the decisions of legislators. CBA is most commonly used >in making regulatory decisions. Even there it is seldom the only >criteria, but it is common for regulators and those contesting NPRMs >(notice of proposed rule making) to present CBAs. >- - Bill Dickens
I vaguely recall that some version of a federal environmental law--perhaps the Clean Air Act renewal under Bush I--specifically contained a provision forbidding the EPA from applying CBA in determining whether to impose a new regulation under the law. DBL
