Sentences with phrase «quality economic returns»

Quality economic returns come from quality investments in early childhood development.

Not exact matches

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

The rise of the service sector in the Canadian economy is a natural process that is leading to high - quality jobs and supporting the return of sustained economic growth, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today.

Lastly, Bladex's focus on Latin America augurs well for its long - term prospects, and a likely return to growth in the near future, especially when paired with an emphasis on credit quality that should pay off with reduced downside risk and fewer losses, especially during economic down cycles.

Credit provides the potential for both diversification and incremental returns: While rate - driven government bonds have been rewarded during flight to quality periods, credit has been rewarded in times of strong economic growth.

He recognized early on that applying leverage to safe, cheap, high - quality stocks would magnify returns without the risk of fire - sale, allowing him to stick to the principles outlined above over the course of multiple economic and market cycles.

Positive, consistent relationships during babies» earliest days result in individuals who are better equipped for success in school and in life — paving the way for bigger returns down the road, including a higher - quality workforce and strong economic growth.

But a dramatic downturn in the economic return on fracking, and bad news in geological reports about the quality and quantity of methane deposits in New York, made banning it an easy if unexpected decision.

«To move forward, it is most important to find solutions that both improve water quality and maintain economic returns for farmers.»

High - quality early care and education (ECE) is critical to positive child development and has the potential to generate economic returns, but the current financing structure of ECE leaves many children without access to high - quality services and does little to strengthen the ECE workforce, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

By overstating the economic return, advocates may be creating unrealistic expectations and ultimately dooming the long - term community support for providing high - quality educational programs to all young children.

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Furthermore, a 2015 economic study found that high - quality, research - validated social and emotional learning programs bring a return of $ 11 for every $ 1 invested.

The mission of the organization is to improve the quality of life of people through financial security by offering helpful products and services with competitive returns, and by rendering resources for economic development.

Twitter For instance, the Obama administration and others assert investment in high - quality early childhood care and education «generate [s] economic returns of over $ 8 for every $ 1 spent.»

As Education Week recently reported, a new study by the Center for Benefit - Cost Studies of Education at Columbia University's Teachers College, «The Economic Value of Social and Emotional Learning,» found that high - quality, research - validated social and emotional learning programs bring a return of $ 11 for every $ 1 invested.

Professor Heckman's most recent research analyzed Abecedarian / CARE's comprehensive, high - quality, birth - to - five early childhood programs for disadvantaged children, which yielded a 13 % return on investment per child, per annum through better education, economic, health, and social outcomes.

Preventing the achievement gap, improving health outcomes, boosting earnings and providing a high rate of economic return — this one - page document summarizes the benefits of investing in quality early childhood education for disadvantaged children.

Parents should have their choice of preschool in school district programs, community - based child care centers, or family child care homes that meet high - quality standards.13 Research has demonstrated that participation in high - quality preschool has a significant return on investment for children, parents, and state economies.14 One recent analysis estimated that universal preschool for 4 - year - olds would generate more than $ 83 billion per year in economic benefits.15