title: Looking above the bottom line: decisions in economic evaluation.
abstract: Economics can be a complex mix of formulae based on data with varying degrees of accuracy and assumptions. A realistic picture of costs and benefits will assist decision making and facilitate more accurate expectations and criteria for success.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Pruitt
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Jacox
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000191:economics; D006296:Health Services / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013223:Statistics as Topic / Q000379:methods; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D013997:Time Factors