cost-effective
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That heading says: “Consumption Losses in Cost-Effective Scenarios” along with a footnote that explains what cost-effective means.
From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2014
Caesareans Are Cost-Effective in Poor Countries, Study Finds With many countries chronically short of surgeons, should laymen be trained in emergency surgery?
From New York Times • May 17, 2012
Fly the Cost-Effective Skies TWA and Delta may eliminate first class on international flights, the reason being that less than 1.5% of flyers purchase those seats.
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