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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. economics
  3. economic analysis
  4. cost benefit analysis
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. economics
  3. economic analysis
  4. cost benefit analysis

Preferred term

cost benefit analysis

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information An analytical technique that compares the costs and benefits of investments, program or policy actions in order to determine which alternative or alternatives maximize net benefits (economic efficiency).

    Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • benefit cost analysis
  • benefit-cost analysis
  • cost-benefit analysis

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/28750

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