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What People Are Saying - Study reveals: The National Map could provide a net $2.05 billion in present-day value of benefits, above and beyond the cost to develop and maintain the database November 2004
All Federal agencies are charged with effective management of scarce capital assets to ensure that public resources are wisely invested. Adhering to this policy, USGS scientists embarked on a study to evaluate the net benefits to society of the USGS product: The National Map , and have recently published study results that analyzed overall costs and benefits associated with The National Map . USGS Circular 1271, " A Cost-Benefit Analysis of The National Map " (by David Halsing, Kevin Theissen, and Richard Bernknopf), describes methods used to determine the value of this type of unique product, elaborates on the results of the study, and defines the usefulness of this product, which provides the Nation with spatial map data that are current, integrated, consistent, complete, and more accessible than in previous formats. The scientists also report that this research methodology, using a simulation approach to evaluate information technology and spatial data investments, is promising for other similar applications. Circular 1271 is currently available online (see link above) and in hard copy by contacting 1-888-ASK-USGS.
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