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Table Table 2 Growth that compounds

How does margin enter the system?

QuestionRequired objectSafe conclusion
Did revenue move?Reconciled revenue bridgeA descriptive period movement
Did contribution move?Revenue bridge plus declared variable-cost ledgerA contribution movement under that cost boundary
Did the decision cause the movement?Treatment, comparator, outcome, and observation windowA causal claim only if the design supports it

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