But often it's just as important as the financial terms.
He questioned why the Vanuatu government would seek a different funding sources as the financial terms of the World Bank loan were "much cheaper than anything you could get anywhere else".
The regions rejected the current PA because of what they saw as unfavourable financial terms and concern over the future of the major tournaments they play in - the Pro12 and the European competitions.
He said: "There have been a number of discussions with several grounds and local clubs and we are very close to finalising what we trust will be an optimum solution for the club in both financial terms as well as the level of facilities available next season.
Tokyo's imports of clothing and accessories from China have significantly declined, both in financial terms as well as quantity.
And the cost was high in financial terms as well.
These people would be nearly as well off in financial terms if they simply walked away.
After many months reviewing $2bn of deals, modeling wind and solar farm financials, and preparing endless investment committee presentations, I found myself again doubting that profit, as measured in financial terms alone, was an advantageous and complete way of measuring value.
