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What is Earned Value?

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Earned value is a project metric calculated as the budget authorized for work that has been completed. It is used to measure how much has been delivered to date as a dollar amount. Earned value is also used to calculate other metrics such as Cost Performance Index, an indicator that tells you if you're over budget.
Overview: Earned Value
Type
Project Metrics
Definition
The authorized budget for work that has been completed.
Value
Typically compared to other metrics such as actual cost to indicate the cost efficiency of a project.
Related Concepts
Cost Performance Index

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