Remember, a good CBA goes beyond the obvious. We need to identify direct costs (like construction) and indirect costs (like lost business), as well as tangible benefits (money saved) and intangible ones (better quality of life).

Engagement Message

Why is it important to consider both tangible and intangible impacts?

Type

Sort Into Boxes

Practice Question

A city proposes building a new public library. Sort these impacts into the correct categories.

Labels

• First Box Label: Tangible
• Second Box Label: Intangible

First Box Items

• Construction cost
• Librarian salaries
• Book purchases

Second Box Items

• Community pride
• Literacy boost
• Quiet study space

Type

Swipe Left or Right

Practice Question

Let's identify stakeholders for a new highway bypass project. Swipe left for those who primarily bear costs, and right for those who primarily receive benefits.

Labels

• Left Label: Primarily Bears Costs
• Right Label: Primarily Receives Benefits

Left Label Items

• Homeowners whose property is acquired
• Local businesses on the old route
• Taxpayers funding the project
• Environmental groups concerned about habitat

Right Label Items

• Commuters with shorter travel times
• Regional businesses needing faster shipping
• Construction companies building the road
• Emergency services with quicker response