Toward a Best Practice for Evaluating the Impact of Government Programs on Job Creation

Authors

  • Ted R. Heidrick Faculty of Engineering and School of Business, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
  • John W. Kramers Owl Ventures Inc., Edmonton, Alberta
  • Marc C. Godin Portfire Associates, Calgary, Alberta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.019.001

Abstract

This article reviews and analyzes the results of a literature search for studies evaluating the impact of government programs on job creation. Issues that complicate the interpretation of any impact measurement method are identified. Advantages and disadvantages for each methodology are described. It is concluded that no single methodology allows for a complete assessment. The use of a combination of user/company surveys and user-selected case studies is recommended. If a financial analysis is required, a modified cost/benefit analysis should be included. The weaknesses of each of these methodologies are minimized by the introduction of complementary methods.

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Published

2004-04-21

How to Cite

Heidrick, T. R., Kramers, J. W., & Godin, M. C. (2004). Toward a Best Practice for Evaluating the Impact of Government Programs on Job Creation. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 19(1), 1–29. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.019.001

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2004): Spring

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Articles

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Copyright (c) 2004 Ted R. Heidrick, John W. Kramers, Marc C. Godin

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