# G03 — Unit Economics

- Publisher: FinOps Foundation
- Primary source: [Unit Economics](https://www.finops.org/framework/capabilities/unit-economics/)
- Observed: 2026-10-22 (Europe/Berlin session date)
- Publication date: unknown — no reliable date established from the read
- Updated date: unknown — no reliable date established from the read
- Read status: opened and relevant section read through web tool
- Evidence locator: Definition; paragraphs beginning For organizations adopting Generative AI
- Evidence class: primary maintainer/provider guidance; not an independent impact study

## Short evidence fragment

> Distinguish resource efficiency unit metrics from business unit metrics, and clarify how they relate

## Researcher's reading note

The framework distinguishes resource-efficiency measures from business measures, and describes moving from cost per token toward outcome-oriented units.

## Limits and use

Does not establish that any particular proxy proves ROI; the business must validate outcome definitions and financial attribution.

## Retention

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