Analytical Guidance Documents

The Air Benefit and Cost Group (ABCG) develops and applies methodologies for the estimation of costs, benefits, and economic impacts of national air pollution regulations. These methods are developed in a manner consistent with accepted theories in economics, engineering, and the physical sciences with considerations for data availability and other constraints inherent in conducting applied work.

The OAQPS Economic Analysis Resource Document is one of the salient resources used by ABCG staff and others for understanding and performing economic analyses. This document should not be interpreted as guidance that will be followed exactly by OAQPS in its analyses. Each analysis performed by OAQPS presents unique features and hence this guidance is only advisory in nature. This document is continually revised to reflect changes in EPA's approach to implementing statutory or administrative requirements and to clarify and update methods/data/models as necessary. The OAQPS Resource Document can be viewed and/or downloaded in its entirety or by section/chapter.

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	File Description	File Date	File Types
	OAQPS Economic Analysis Resource Document (Full Document)	11-99
	Table of Contents	11-99
	Chapter 1: Introduction	11-99
	Chapter 2: Regulatory Background	11-99
	Chapter 3: Regulatory Development	11-99
	Chapter 4: Industry Profile	11-99
	Chapter 5: Economic Impact Analysis (EIA) Framework	11-99
	Chapter 6: Impact Analysis	11-99
	Chapter 7: Benefits Analysis	11-99
	Chapter 8: Methodological Issues	11-99
	Chapter 9: Communicating Results	11-99
	References	11-99