As costs rise in developing countries, and automation eliminates the most mindless tasks, some manufacturing and service businesses are going home — but with greatly reduced labor needs. (gfmag.com)
A 2008 Danish study found that for every inch added to a healthy waistline, annual health care costs rose by about 3 percent for women and 5 percent for men. (scientificamerican.com)
«I suspect there will be some negative economic consequences if energy costs rise,» he said. (sciencemag.org)