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
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
The containment, regulation, or restraint of costs. Costs are said to be contained when the value of resources committed to an activity is not considered excessive. This determination is frequently subjective and dependent upon the specific geographic area of the activity being measured. (From Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)
Cost control -- Accounting : Cents of mission : using cost management and control to accomplish your goal / Dale R. Geiger
2015
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Administrative agencies -- Cost control : Cost management and control in government : fighting the cost war through leadership driven management / Dale R. Geiger
Animal experimentation -- Cost control : Strategies that influence cost containment in animal research facilities / Committee on Cost of and Payment for Animal Research, Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, National Research Council
2000
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Animals -- Testing -- Cost control : Strategies that influence cost containment in animal research facilities / Committee on Cost of and Payment for Animal Research, Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, National Research Council
Building -- Cost control -- Congresses. : Ideas to impact : how building economic standards keep you on track / editors, Robert E. Chapman, Michael N. Goodkind