cost-benefit
adjective
cost-ben·e·fit
ˈkȯs(t)-ˈbe-nə-ˌfit 
: of, relating to, or being economic analysis that assigns a numerical value to the cost-effectiveness of an operation, procedure, or program
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Some countries, such as the United Kingdom, use oversimplified and inherently biased cost-benefit analyses, called health technology assessments, to justify setting low prices on new medicines.
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Jeffrey Gerrish, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
That study would have included cost-benefit analyses of alternatives to the rule, in addition to gauging the rule's effectiveness in comparison to those alternatives.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2025
The brand’s layered approach—travel credits, exclusive events, partner benefits—creates emotional investment overriding a cost-benefit analysis.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
This requires establishing clear key performance indicators (KPIs) and conducting continuous cost-benefit analyses.
—Motasem El Bawab, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
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Jeffrey Gerrish, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
That study would have included cost-benefit analyses of alternatives to the rule, in addition to gauging the rule's effectiveness in comparison to those alternatives.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2025
The brand’s layered approach—travel credits, exclusive events, partner benefits—creates emotional investment overriding a cost-benefit analysis.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
This requires establishing clear key performance indicators (KPIs) and conducting continuous cost-benefit analyses.
—Motasem El Bawab, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
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“Cost-benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-benefit. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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