Nollaperiaate
Nollaperiaate (Finnish for "zero principle") is a term used in Finnish-language discourse to describe a general baseline concept: a neutral zero as a reference point from which measurements, costs, or effects are assessed. The core idea is that zero serves as a starting point, and any deviation from zero requires justification or evaluation.
In budgeting and public administration, the principle is often invoked to describe approaches where funding decisions
In environmental and sustainability discussions, the term is used in relation to net-zero or zero-emission targets.
In mathematics and the sciences, the zero principle can reflect the role of zero as an initial
In philosophy and ethics, the principle can function as a methodological stance to reassess assumptions from
The exact interpretation of nollaperiaate varies by field and author, and it is not a single standardized