+A **Cost Model** is a structured framework for estimating the total expense of a project, product, or service. It dissects expenditures into predictable elements, informing [Decision Making](/wiki/decision_making) and resource allocation for future [Projects](/wiki/projects). This blueprint helps optimize value and achieve financial goals.
+## See also
+- [Pricing](/wiki/pricing)
+- [Value](/wiki/value)
+- [Risk Assessment](/wiki/risk_assessment)
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