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Social Program Costs

Adjusting for Research and Evaluation Activities

University of Connecticut Health Center

Gary Crakes

University of Connecticut

In many social models research and operational activities occur simultaneously; consequently the costs of these activities can be confounded, with the result that reported costs may not accurately represent real operational costs. This article describes a method for separating research and operational costs, and applies it to a program for the elderly in which the staff was involved in both research and operational activities. Hypothetically, with research costs eliminated, costs of care are reduced by over $16.00 per client. This saving translates into an increased case-load of 119 clients or a reduction of 1.35 staff members.

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