Private costs (Q921)
Subject, term, tag: Private costs
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Private costs |
Subject, term, tag: Private costs |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
Costs carried by individuals, companies or other private entities that undertake an action, whereas social costs include additionally the external costs on the environment and on society as a whole. Quantitative estimates of both private and social costs may be incomplete, because of difficulties in measuring all relevant effects. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026