long-run

Over time, ultimately

Long-run describes what happens over an extended period, especially in economics where it contrasts with short-run: In the long run, prices adjust to market conditions.

The phrase emphasizes eventual outcomes rather than immediate effects: Short-term losses may lead to long-run gains.

Also written as two words or hyphenated depending on position: a long-run trend but in the long run.

economics

equilibrium

State of balance

production · costs · capacity · elasticity

planning

foresight

Ability to anticipate futures

projections · forecasting · trajectory · goals · roadmap · milestones · horizon · outlook · prospects · development

persistence

endurance

Sustained effort capacity

tenacity · sustainability · consistency · durability · commitment · dedication · patience · steadfastness · longevity · continuity

investment

portfolio

Collected works or assets

retirement · pension · stocks · returns · appreciation

Opposites
temporal horizon

long-runshort-run

Of limited duration

short-term · near-term · immediate · short-range · momentary

economic/analytical timeframe

long-runshort-run

Of limited duration

short-term · cyclical · temporary · transitional · short-period

strategic perspective

long-runshort-run

Of limited duration

short-term · myopic · shortsighted · tactical · reactive

Family

long, run, longer, longest, longish, length, lengthen, lengthy, runs

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