eitaloudellisesti

eitaloudellisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning “in a non-economic sense” or “not economically.” It is formed from the word ei (not) and taloudellisesti (economically). The term is used to describe actions, evaluations, or outcomes that are not driven primarily by financial considerations.

The word is most common in policy analysis, social science, and discussions of sustainability, where social, environmental, or ethical factors are weighed alongside or above monetary results. It contrasts with taloudellisesti (economically). In practice, eitaloudellisesti can modify verbs or clauses, and can appear in phrases such as eitaloudellisesti kannattamaton (not financially profitable) or eitaloudellisesti arvioiden (in non-economic terms). Orthographically, Finnish texts may render it as a single compound word or as ei taloudellisesti (two words) depending on style and publication.

Usage notes: eitaloudellisesti is relatively rare in everyday speech and more common in formal or academic writing. Some editors prefer separating the components (ei taloudellisesti) rather than always using a strict single-word form. As a specialized or neo-formation, its acceptance and spelling can vary by region or publication.

Examples:

- Päätöksenteko tehtiin eitaloudellisesti korostaen sosiaalisia vaikutuksia.

- Hankkeen eitaloudellisesti tärkeät hyödyt liittyvät parantuneeseen elämänlaatuun ja yhteisöllisyyteen.

See also: taloudellisesti, ei taloudellisesti, taloudellisuus, eettisesti.