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Cost-benefit analysis

Term

Cost-benefit analysis

Definition

Comparative analysis of the costs and benefits of a guidance service or particular guidance activity – and of the value of that service or activity – to select the most financially beneficial solution.

Comment

Cost-benefit analysis is one way of assessing and measuring the cost benefits and social returns on investment of differing types of careers interventions.

Source

Cedefop (2011). Glossary: Quality in education and training. Luxembourg: Publications Office. Available from Internet: http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/EN/Files/4106_en.pdf

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http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/EN/Files/4106_en.pdf

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