vrijediThis

VrijediThis is a neologism used in theoretical discussions of consumer valuation. The term combines the Serbo-Croatian word vrijedi, meaning “worthwhile” or “it is worth it,” with the English demonstrative This to form a label that signals items or propositions deemed worth the price or effort.

In fictional or experimental contexts, vrijediThis serves as a value-label in datasets and recommender experiments to indicate perceived value alignment: when a user perceives that benefits justify the cost, an item can be tagged as vrijediThis. It is distinct from “value for money” in that it emphasizes subjective worth to the individual or to a crowd-sourced verdict. Prototype uses include consumer surveys and digital marketplaces used in academic or speculative studies.

There is no formal standard or widely adopted definition for vrijediThis. The concept remains theoretical and is primarily discussed in studies of labeling schemes, marketing research, and theories of value perception. Critics note that its effectiveness depends on cultural context and the reliability of subjective assessments, and that it may be susceptible to manipulation in opinion-based datasets.

See also: value for money, cost-benefit analysis, consumer surplus, labeling schemes.