Cost$-$benefit analysis $($CBA$)$ evaluates alternatives, and public sector decision$-$makers must frequently use

CBAs to determine the most significant "bang for the buck" for the public. Now is your chance to

accomplish the same on a lesser scale. Choose a project from the list below or present your own to your

professor for approval, and then complete the CBA based on your chosen project. Privatization of

correctional facilities.

A straightforward explanation of the problem $($privatization of prisons$)$ and why it is being addressed in

the introduction.

A summary of possible expenses. These are only estimates. In these areas, you are not expected to be an

expert. You must research and identify comparable initiatives to use their estimated costs in your paper.

Consider as many aspects of the endeavor as possible, as each has a cost. This can be written in

paragraph format, tables, pie charts, etc. Be inventive! A list of possible advantages.

Conclude your paper with a recommendation regarding whether or not the initiative should be

supported and the rationale for your recommendation.