Arvolähtökohdalla
Arvolähtökohdalla is a Finnish term that denotes an approach to analysis and decision-making grounded in explicit values. It contrasts with models that begin from data, efficiency, or purely instrumental goals. In arvolähtökohdalla analysis, normative considerations—such as fairness, rights, and sustainability—are treated as starting points, shaping how problems are framed, what outcomes are considered desirable, and how trade-offs are evaluated.
From arvo (value) and lähtökohta (starting point), the expression is used in ethics discussions, public administration,
In practice, applying arvolähtökohdalla involves identifying the relevant values, engaging stakeholders to articulate them, and constructing
Critics note that value-based approaches can be subjective and culturally contingent, complicating measurement and legitimate comparison
Arvolähtökohdalla relates to value-based management, ethics, and impact assessment. It appears in Finnish-language policy debates and