economic viability
/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk ˌvaɪəˈbɪlɪti/ · ec·o·nom·ic vi·a·bil·i·ty
noun
- The capacity of a project, business, or activity to generate sufficient financial returns to cover its costs and justify its continuation. Before approving the new plant, the committee examined its economic viability through a detailed cost‑benefit analysis.
- The overall financial soundness of an enterprise, indicating whether it can remain profitable over time. The startup’s economic viability was questioned after its first year of operating losses.
Synonyms
financial feasibilityprofitabilityeconomic feasibilitycommercial viabilitycost‑effectivenesssustainabilityreturn on investmenteconomic soundness
Antonyms
Did you know? The term "economic viability" gained prominence in the 1970s alongside environmental impact assessments, where projects had to prove they were both ecologically sound and financially sustainable.