Benefit Cost Ratio - BCR

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Definition of 'Benefit Cost Ratio - BCR'

A ratio attempting to identify the relationship between the cost and benefits of a proposed project.
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Investopedia explains 'Benefit Cost Ratio - BCR'

This ratio is used to measure both quantitative and qualitative factors since sometimes benefits and costs cannot be measured exclusively in financial terms.

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