Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) is a systematic process for evaluating the pros and cons of a decision or project by comparing the costs incurred with the benefits gained. It involves quantifying and comparing the expected costs and benefits of different options to determine whether the benefits outweigh the costs and whether the decision or project is worth pursuing.

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