Suppose You Are Involved in the Administration of a Community-Based

question 10

Multiple Choice

Suppose you are involved in the administration of a community-based drug prevention program. It is an evidence-based program listed by SAMHSA. Although the program is successful in client outcomes, you could be reaching many more addicts who need your help. Funds are low. What do you do? Perform .

• A) a cost-effectiveness analysis so you can show potential funders how effective your outcomes are compared with the cost of the program
• B) a cost/benefit analysis to demonstrate the benefits of your program outcomes in dollars and cents
• C) cost/benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses so you can better demonstrate the value of your program to potential funders
• D) cost/benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses to determine the least expensive means of operating at a higher capacity while maintaining high outcomes

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of how different combinations of goods or services lead to different levels of happiness or satisfaction for an individual.

Income

Earnings from work or investments, often measured in terms of money received over a period of time.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of how different quantities of goods or services generate levels of happiness or satisfaction to the consumer.

Consumption

This term implies the act of using up resources or services to satisfy human wants, often measured to assess the economic activity within a country.