Art of anticipation; values and methods in forecasting

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1975

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Robertson, London, GB

Abstract

IDRC personnel. Monograph on forecasting techniques - discusses (1) the problems and pitfalls of forecasting, with emphasis on the role of value judgements in forecasts (2) methodology of cost benefit analysis, social research, surveys and technology assessment (3) the importance of building up research and development systems and forecasting technological change for the socio-economic development of developing countrys. Bibliography.

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FORECASTING TECHNIQUES, FORECASTS, METHODOLOGY, COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS, SOCIAL RESEARCH, SURVEYS, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

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