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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The cost-benefit of the SENIOR Act makes immediate sense.
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Gail Matillo, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
Businesses facing tariffs should evaluate the cost-benefit of shifting production locations, sourcing raw materials from alternative suppliers or restructuring their global supply chains to optimize cost efficiency.
—Avy Punwasee, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
But if companies are forced to move their labor to more expensive countries, like the U.S., that cost-benefit calculation changes drastically.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Iowa lawmakers are thinking about ordering a cost-benefit analysis before making the commitment.
—Marc Levy, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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Gail Matillo, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
Businesses facing tariffs should evaluate the cost-benefit of shifting production locations, sourcing raw materials from alternative suppliers or restructuring their global supply chains to optimize cost efficiency.
—Avy Punwasee, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
But if companies are forced to move their labor to more expensive countries, like the U.S., that cost-benefit calculation changes drastically.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Iowa lawmakers are thinking about ordering a cost-benefit analysis before making the commitment.
—Marc Levy, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Cost-benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cost-benefit. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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