kansantaloudellisesti

Kansantaloudellisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning from the perspective of the national economy, or macroeconomically. It is formed from kansantalous (national economy) and the adverbial suffix -llisesti, and is used in written and formal speech to indicate that a statement, assessment, or effect is considered at the level of the whole economy rather than at a micro or sectoral level.

In practice, the term signals that the analysis focuses on macroeconomic indicators such as GDP growth, inflation, unemployment, public debt, or overall fiscal and monetary policy. It is commonly found in economics, public policy, and journalism, where authors want to frame conclusions as having national-economic implications rather than being limited to individual firms, industries, or regions. For example, kansantaloudellisesti: "Kansantaloudellisesti hyödyllinen investointi voi kuitenkin kantaa suuria riskejä talouden yleiselle vakaudelle." The expression can pair with verbs and clauses to contrast macro-level considerations with micro-level details.

Kansantaloudellisesti is not a separate discipline; rather, it is a linguistic tool that helps situate analysis within the framework of the national economy. It coexists with related terms such as kansantaloudellinen (macroeconomic, relating to the national economy) and is often used alongside discussions of macroeconomics and fiscal or monetary policy.

See also: Kansantalous; Makroekonomia; Talouspolitiikka.