Wirtschaftlichkeitsbetrachtung

Wirtschaftlich is an adjective in German that means “economic” or “pertaining to the economy,” and it can also convey “cost-effective” when used in contexts such as wirtschaftlich sinnvoll or wirtschaftlich rentabel. The term covers aspects of the economy, production, resources, and efficiency, and it is commonly used to describe conditions, processes, and analyses that relate to how resources are allocated, goods are produced, and value is created within a system.

Etymology and scope: The word derives from Wirtschaft, meaning economy or management, with the suffix -lich to form an adjective. Historically linked to the idea of managing resources and producing goods, wirtschaftlich has broadened to denote economic phenomena in business, policy, and everyday discourse. It is distinct from finanziel, which centers more on money, funding, and liquidity, though the two concepts intersect in many discussions.

Usage and examples: In practice, wirtschaftlich describes broad economic realities and studies as well as practical assessments in concrete contexts. Examples include wirtschaftliche Lage (economic situation), wirtschaftliche Entwicklung (economic development), and wirtschaftliche Effizienz (economic efficiency). The phrase wirtschaftlich sinnvoll indicates that something makes sense from an economic perspective, while wirtschaftlich rentabel emphasizes profitability within resource constraints. In academic settings, terms like wirtschaftswissenschaftlich or Wirtschaftswissenschaften refer to economics as a discipline.

See also: Wirtschaft, Ökonomie, Volkswirtschaft, Betriebswirtschaft, Wirtschaftswissenschaften.