A method of comparing the cost of a program with its expected benefits in dollars (or other currency). The benefit-to-cost ratio is a measure of total return expected per unit of money spent. This analysis generally excludes consideration of factors that are not measured ultimately in economic terms. Cost effectiveness compares alternative ways to achieve a specific set of results.

Descriptor ID	D003362
MeSH Number(s)	N03.219.151.125
Concept/Terms	Cost-Benefit Analysis Cost-Benefit Analysis Analyses, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Cost-Benefit Cost-Benefit Analyses Cost Benefit Analysis Analyses, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Benefit Cost Benefit Analyses Cost Effectiveness Cost Effectiveness Effectiveness, Cost Cost-Benefit Data Cost-Benefit Data Cost Benefit Data Data, Cost-Benefit Cost Benefit Cost Benefit Benefits and Costs Costs and Benefits

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