Correcting for Hubris in Project Appraisal

Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal

Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal

Strengthening impact assessment: a call for integration and focus Angus Morrison-Saunders, Jenny Pope, Jill A.E. Gunn, Alan Bond & Francois Retief a School of Environmental Science, Murdoch University, South Street, Murdoch, WA6150, Australia b School of Geo and Spatial Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520, South Africa c Integral Sustain...

Hubris syndrome.

Hubris syndrome is associated with power, more likely to manifest itself the longer the person exercises power and the greater the power they exercise. A syndrome not to be applied to anyone with existing mental illness or brain damage. Usually symptoms abate when the person no longer exercises power. It is less likely to develop in people who retain a personal modesty, remain open to criticism...

Hubris and Sciences

There has been an increasing awareness of the importance of leadership and decision making, including scientists and academics, over recent times. By whom and how decisions are made can have serious implications across all levels of society. Several people have been successful in their life and have been inflicted by excessive pride and self-confidence. There are times when the manifestations o...

Social Project Appraisal and Discounting for the Very Long Term

This paper considers the issue of discounting in relation to the appraisal of very long-term social projects. This is an increasingly important matter given the growing concerns over the environmental and safety impacts of many projects on future generations. Standard discounting practice trivialises the welfare impacts of projected costs and benefits on future populations, so a credible altern...