proposedgain
Proposedgain is a term used in decision analysis to denote the estimated gain that would result from a proposed action, policy, or project if implemented as planned. It is a prospective metric, intended to inform evaluation and comparison of alternatives, and should not be confused with realized gains. In practice, proposedgain is calculated within a framework such as cost-benefit analysis or impact assessment, where projected benefits (economic, social, environmental) are weighed against projected costs over a specified time horizon. The calculation typically uses a baseline or status quo scenario, applies discounting to reflect time value, and may incorporate uncertainty through probability weights or scenario analysis. A higher proposedgain indicates a more favorable expected outcome under the chosen assumptions.
Proposedgain is widely used in public policy, infrastructure planning, corporate strategy, and research funding debates. For
Limitations include dependence on assumptions, data quality, and modeling choices; proposedgain may not capture distributional effects