Sentences with phrase «as economic standing»

These maps measure and illustrate the convergence of social vulnerability factors (such as economic standing and age, among others) and four environmental hazards: flooding, hurricane force winds, sea - level rise, and drought.

Not exact matches

The disintegration of investment in nonresidential structures and machinery and equipment subtracted almost a full percentage point from GDP; only 2009 and 1982 were worse in that regard, and neither of those years stand out as high points in Canada's economic history.

When it comes to investing in clean tech, «larger or more diverse economies stand to benefit more; smaller provinces, whose industrial structure is not as diverse, tend to have smaller economic multipliers,» explains the Conference Board of Canada in a report.

Emerging markets still stand out as areas of superior economic growth and deepening financial systems.

Perhaps the most important question is what impact a faltering China would have on the United States, which now stands as the world's lone economic bright spot.

While Alphabet CEO Larry Page can lean on his reputation as a tech visionary to make the case for big bets, Porat's arguments stand up only when underpinned with solid economic logic.

The long standing relationship between Saudi Arabia and China can be further amplified with a host of new business and economic opportunities ranging from energy collaboration, knowledge and technology transfer, as well as innovation - driven industries, benefiting both countries and beyond, said Amin Nasser, Saudi Aramco President and Chief Executive Officer, today at the China Development Forum (CDF) 2017 in Beijing.

In fact there are few countries that stands to gain as much economic benefit from diversity and immigration as Canada.

On April 8th, Joe Oliver stood up before the Economic Club in Toronto and delivered what can only be described as one of the greatest» economic fanatasy» speeches in Economic Club in Toronto and delivered what can only be described as one of the greatest» economic fanatasy» speeches in economic fanatasy» speeches in decades.

As it stands, the current level of tariffs on the table should not have a material effect on the current trajectory of global economic growth.

Thus, despite having fallen further into the trough, payroll employment in the state today stands 8.1 percent above the peak of the prior economic expansion, compared to 6.8 percent for the nation as a whole.

House prices in London have slipped by 1.5 percent over the past year as a series of adverse political and economic factors have combined to cause an ongoing stand - off between potential buyers and sellers, according to data from Rightmove on Monday.

His long - standing reputation as a prudent fiscal conservative makes him an appropriate choice for this role, and we were pleased to have hosted him in January 2015 for our 26th annual Economic Outlook Forum.

Perhaps, as some argue, Trump channels the anxieties of a class whose economic and social standing is in demonstrable decline as a cynical ploy to win popularity — this is a man who once called the poor «morons» — while winking at the «establishment,» who can take comfort in knowing that this reality - television caricature of themselves actually shares their political opportunism, if not their economic values.

-LSB-...] the true theme of the encyclical is the human subject as it stands behind economic activity and determines it.»

The Islamic world encounters the face of Christian fundamentalism in the trigger - happy fundamentalist cowboy from Texas who, as president of the most powerful nation on earth, is ready to wage war against any nation that stands in the way of America's economic interests.

Republicans should be happy to learn this Truth that has brought America to the state of Light for Obama to pick on it.One thing good about American Democracy is it is «truly participating» and lasting with lessons for others to follow in modernity to tap blue horizons of life.Those blue horizons just do not end in economics that has many minds to tap the financial barometer of the country self educative in working of its affluent class and ordinary class both domestically and internationally relating to perfection with budgeting of money in economic plans that have been existing and are in the process to move charismatically with a tide over where bipartisan element also comes into play well integrated to test the mettle of the top leader of the country who has to stand over the continuous democratic element evolving of the country both in economic as well as inherently in spiritual terms for the good of the people at large mixing with the culture of exchange that has humanity behind it to survive??

It is important for Christians to remember that every structure of justice, as embodied in political and economic institutions, (a) contains elements of injustice that stand in contradiction to the law of love; (b) contains higher possibilities of justice that must be realized in terms of institutions and structures; and (c) that it must be supplemented by the graces of individual and personal generosity and mercy.

Although it will be incredibly difficult to ever match his contributions on the pitch, it's vitally important for a former club legend, like Henry, to publicly address his concerns regarding the direction of this club... regardless of those who still feel that Henry has some sort of agenda due to the backlash he received following earlier comments he made on air regarding Arsenal, he has an intimate understanding of the game, he knows the fans are being hosed and he feels some sense of obligation, both professionally and personally, to tell it like he sees it... much like I've continually expressed over the last couple months, this team isn't evolving under this current ownership / management team... instead we are currently experiencing a «stagnant» phase in our club's storied history... a fact that can't be hidden by simply changing the formation or bringing in one or two individuals... this team needs fundamental change in the way it conducts business both on and off the pitch or it will continue to slowly devolve into a second tier club... regardless of the euphoria surrounding our escape act on Friday evening, as it stands, this club is more likely to be fighting for a Europa League spot for the foreseeable future than a top 4 finish... we can't hope for the failures of others to secure our place in the top 4, we need to be the manufacturers of our own success by doing whatever is necessary to evolve as an organization... if Wenger, Gazidis and Kroenke can't take the necessary steps following the debacle they manufactured last season, their removal is imperative for our future success... unfortunately, I strongly believe that either they don't know how to proceed in the present economic climate or they are unwilling to do whatever it takes to turn this ship around... just look at the current state of our squad, none of our world class players are under contract beyond this season, we have a ridiculous wage bill considering the results, we can't sell our deadwood because we've mismanaged our personnel decisions and contractual obligations, we haven't properly cultivated our younger talent and we might have become one of the worst clubs ever when it comes to way we handle our transfer business, which under Dein was one of our greatest assets... it's time to get things right!!!

I think many just can't stand picturing themselves as «just a mom» with no other job description, no paycheck, no independence, no economic or social status and very little respect from society in general.

It is easy to see why commentators often point to the interaction between this «influx» of foreigners and the country's difficult economic context — the unemployment rate stands at 25 per cent — as the root cause of the crisis.

The multiple standing ovations Duffy received at the Egg Theater underscored his popularity with both Cuomo staffers as well as the state's business community, who he has worked closely with as the chairman of the regional economic development councils.

«Better days are ahead, keep the faith and stand with the NDC as we go to the polls on Dec 7, I urge you all to vote massively for President Mahama and the parliamentary candidates for accelerated socio economic development», he said.

@JackOfAllTrades234 - part of the allure of gangs is as a stand in for the traditional, more stable family structure which has been decimated by both baked - in economic and opportunity disparities and....

Our workers are the best in the world and as Senator I'll stop the reckless spending and put America back in position where we can stand - up for sound economic policies, not just protecting jobs — but growing them.»

Aregbesola also issued a «wake - up call» to Nigerians to prepare for an impending economic revolution, which wind is blowing across the world in the form of recession and the ongoing global efforts to discover a «new world economic order without crude oil,» urging the people to be prepared both intellectually and spiritually so as to be able to stand up to the new development.

«If you take the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU)[report], they said 2017 and onward is going to be a period of prosperity for Ghana and that is because of the foundation that we have laid, it's because of the work that we have done, we've eliminated a lot of the deficits that were created by huge subsidies on utility tariffs, we eliminated a lot of the subsidies that created huge deficits on the cost of petroleum products, today as I speak, Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is running, and producing petroleum products for Ghana, we have enough stock of LPG, our tanks and strategic reserves for petroleum products are all full, and, so, we have ships standing offshore Ghana with petroleum products, but there is no space to offload those products, and, so, we've done a good job in stabilising various sectors of the economy.

Given various policy options, this line of thought asserts, military force stands alongside many competing actions as but one policy option among many, whether economic sanctions, political incentives, alliance building, political pressure, or shame in the court of public opinion.

If sh» e going to stand a chance of weakenning the economic oligarchy, she can't take on the securicrats as well.

In that time, New York has raised taxes, created a culture of out of control state spending, increased regulatory burdens, and stood by as thousands of New York businesses have closed, moved out of state or endured economic hardships that have forced them to reduce their investment in our economy and eliminate private - sector jobs.

Economic development officials see these as more than just life preservers, but rather transformative projects designed to reshape the upstate economy by «clustering» industries around one another with the hope that one day they can stand on their own when paired with workforce development efforts.

Again, as the Populus poll for Lord Ashcroft found, in two key determinants of long - term voting behaviour - party leader standing and economic trustworthiness - they were still losing in this constituency.

As it currently stands, pupils from deprived economic backgrounds have lower levels of attainment than their wealthier counterparts.

When Labour's highly - acclaimed, energetic and long - standing chancellor seemed invincible and was described by William Keegan, after his 2004 budget, as «the greatest Chancellor since Lloyd George», Economic growth was at 3.2 %, the inflation rate was at stable and healthy and unemployment was at the relatively low rate of 4.8 %.

The duo also emphasised that agriculture stands as the largest employer of labour hence the need for individuals and government at all levels to encourage agriculture in a bid to revamp the dwindling economic fortune of Nigeria.

Here we stand today, recognized as the beacon of democracy and socio - economic progress on the African continent.

The plan proposed by Mr. Christie, the first Republican elected New Jersey governor in 12 years, relies almost exclusively on spending cuts, and stands as a stark example of how a Republican committed to not raising taxes grapples with a state budget in these still - challenging economic times.»

I think it appropriate to stand down as economic spokesman, which I have done.

«It's much easier to have a headline that says say XYZ company is creating 50 jobs in New York State, and the Senator and Assemblymember can stand there and be a part of the photo op,» said Sampson, who says it can be «just as much of an economic development success story», when companies agree to stay in the state because regulations are eased.

The burial ground should stand as reminder, to Bronx residents, of the history of social and economic injustices that have shaped our society.

Picente said «With the unbelievable success of the Utica Comets hockey team and Utica College Hockey serving as a catalyst for economic and cultural activity taking place in downtown Utica it is time to work with downtown's stakeholders on a long standing problem.

According to the Council, Larkin stands out as strongly supportive of their mission to create economic growth, good jobs and strong communities across New York State.

For example, see Steve Richards in the Independent saying he's «making precisely the same appeal as Tony Blair at the height of his popularity when he argued persistently that New Labour stood for economic competence and social justice», or read Mary Riddell in today's Telegraph.

Looking at the position of party supporters with respect to these two dimensions, we see that Conservative supporters stand to the right of the political spectrum in economic terms and Labour and the Greens on the left, as traditionally envisioned.

«I promise, as I did two years ago, that I will work my hardest every single day bringing fresh energy, innovative ideas, working in every corner of this very large district, focusing on economic growth and creating jobs, setting the standard for transparency, and always standing up for our troops,» she said.

A specialist in industrial and economic policy, he did not have a Twitter account until he agreed to stand as Scottish leader and is unused to media appearances.

We are proud to join this broad coalition of New Yorkers who are standing up for fairness as we try to make it through these challenging economic times.

The NPP running mate also used the opportunity to challenge the Vice President Kwesi Amissah Arthur who also doubles as the head of the economic management team to answer his long standing 170 questions on the state of Ghana's economy.

At the same time they see DiNapoli as standing mostly alone as a check on Cuomo's economic development spending given the Legislature has been relatively absent.

Olander said such types of economic benefits mean that ecosystem services could stand out, as government administrators seek to make their agencies more efficient.