Policy evaluation, to be effective, must account for ALL costs and benefits - not just the intended costs and benefits.

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Policy evaluation must take into account all costs and benefits, including unintended consequences and externalities, in order to accurately assess the overall impact of the policy. Failing to consider all costs and benefits can lead to inaccurate or incomplete evaluations, and potentially harmful policy decisions.

Policy Evaluation, to Be Effective, Must Account for ALL Costs