[Coral-List] Economic Guidance for Coastal Management Professionals Training

[Robin Garcia - NOAA Affiliate]

May 26, 2021
2:00-3:30PM ET
https://coast.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/training/econ-guidance.html

When coastal managers need to estimate project value and incorporate
economic data, they have several approaches to consider. This training
provides information about a benefits-cost analysis, economic impact
analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and more. Understanding these basics
will help participants identify the appropriate approach and the data
needed.
You will learn how to:

   - Recognize and understand basic economic terminology
   - Recognize relevant economic approaches and analyses
   - Identify the approach to use based on project objectives, level of
   expertise, and funding
   - Locate support tools and data
   - Conceptualize appropriate questions to ask an economist or an expert

Participant Requirements: Internet and speakers, basic familiarity with
Google Meet


*Robin Garcia*
Communications Director, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program
Pronouns: she/her/hers
CSS employee as part of Lynker/CSS Team
On contract to OCM
Office: 240-533-0776
Cell: 202-256-6615
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*The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program's mission is to protect,
conserve, and restore coral reef resources by maintaining healthy ecosystem
function.*