Sentences with phrase «future economic well»

Relatively small improvements in students» educational performance can have large impacts on a nation's future economic well - being, according to The High Cost of Low Educational Performance: The Long - Run Economic Impact of Improving PISA Outcomes.

Relatively small improvements in students» educational performance can have large impacts on a nation's future economic well - being.

The future economic well being of the United States is entirely dependent on the skills of our population.

And, returning to my underlying motivation, whether or not we can do this will have a lot to say about the future economic well - being of America.

According to an Ofsted report on The Importance of ICT — Information and communication technology in primary and secondary schools, 2005/2008 it was found that: «Using ICT was contributing positively to the personal development and future economic well - being of pupils and students.

Not exact matches

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

One week later, in early November, the editorial board of the Daily Progress, Charlottesville's local paper, opined that because Republicans also control Virginia's General Assembly, «we believe Ed Gillespie has the best chance of leading Virginia to a brighter economic future.»

Such factors include, among others, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the actual results of current and future exploration activities; the actual results of reclamation activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; meeting various expected cost estimates; changes in project parameters and / or economic assessments as plans continue to be refined; future prices of metals; possible variations of mineral grade or recovery rates; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; political instability; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled «Risk Factors» in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2017 dated March 15, 2018.

The shift might not reflect just good economic conditions, but also a cultural transformation toward the fetishistic shopping future that Rolston envisions.

To start with, the NFIB's measure is a better predictor of future economic growth than the University of Michigan's indicator.

Fresh elections could pave the way to peaceful co-existence for Spain and Catalonia — although the social and economic impact of the standoff will likely continue well into the future.

The opportunity is not just about good numbers; it's about good feelings: «Africans are exceptionally optimistic about their economic future» says the McKinsey report, with «84 % say [ing] they will be better off in two years.»

«What one would expect during a period of economic growth is that the government would lay the basis for future prosperity using the financial resources made available to it during good times,» Ralston said in his Feb. 20 response in the legislature to the budget, according to the day's Hansard.

Pitched as «economic stimulus,» they were in fact a deliberate strategy to further enrich the already well off, and to starve future governments.

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.

In return, Amazon promised 50,000 new jobs and the possibility of future expansion, a prize that launched economic development teams across the country to start touting their hometowns as the best fit.

To determine which communities are a good fit for the initiative, Starbucks looks at all the available data on the socio - economic health of America's cities to understand which communities have the biggest opportunity gaps, which have the biggest need for business investment and leadership, and where there is local movement underway to build a better future for its residents.

A shrinking workforce, smaller business - economic base and a declining tax base does not augur well for future economic prosperity.

We believe that supporting the work of innovators and entrepreneurs across the country is integral to Canada's future productivity, economic prosperity and social well - being.

A trend is called nascent for a reason — there is a risk it does not develop — and there is risk to our optimistic baseline that foresees better economic policy in key emerging and developed economies and the possibility of future breakthroughs in U.S. economic policy over our secular horizon.

Implementing (another nascent trend) better economic policy in key emerging economies (China, India) as well as key developed economies (eurozone, Japan) with at least the possibility of future breakthroughs in U.S. economic policy (immigration, oil exports, trade promotion authority).

Today the White House announced major steps to improve incentives for future innovation in high tech patents, a key driver of economic growth and good paying American jobs.

Forward - looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by BlackBerry in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that BlackBerry believes are appropriate in the circumstances, including but not limited to the launch timing and success of products based on the BlackBerry 10 platform, general economic conditions, product pricing levels and competitive intensity, supply constraints, BlackBerry's expectations regarding its business, strategy, opportunities and prospects, including its ability to implement meaningful changes to address its business challenges, and BlackBerry's expectations regarding the cash flow generation of its business.

However, we also recognize that some market participants could be caught out if the Fed uses good economic data to hike rates more than futures markets are predicting.

Demographic trends and the shift of global economic gravity toward emerging markets pose serious challenges to North American competitiveness; our future standard of living will depend in part on continuous education as well as our ability to recruit and retain talent.

Business media and expert commentators sometimes cite the monthly University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index as an indicator of U.S. economic and stock market health, generally interpreting a jump (drop) in sentiment as good (bad) for future consumption and stocks.

Gold strength might confirm what many investors suspect: QE and ZIRP have failed to produce economic growth and may well have jeopardized future prospects for a return to solid economic footing.

In recognizing the catalysts behind the public's persistence to save and reluctance to spend, additional analysis by policymakers should focus on the efficacy of further rate cuts on spending and investment, as well as potential «roundabout» benefits of a more normal rates regime to affirm support toward the public's saving objectives, with the end goal of boosting public's risk sentiment and perceptions of future economic stability.

Properly nurtured, these changes in attitudes will deliver a better economic future for Australia.

We, on the other hand, view it with hope: because more than anything, the events of the past few days show that the truth is getting out — the truth that capital markets simply can not exist under the authoritarian rule of central planners, the truth that the stock market is a casino in which the best one can hope for a quick flip, and finally the truth that our entire socio - economic regime, whose existence has been predicated by borrowing from the uncreated wealth of the future, and where accumulated debt could be wiped out at the flip of a switch if things go wrong in the process obliterating the welfare of billions (of less than 1 % ers), is one big lie.

The Washington Post counts 37 high - level Trump aides or advisers who've resigned or been fired, including a chief of staff, multiple agency heads, and — importantly, given the administration's need to build a bench for its future — deputy directors of the National Economic Council, the National Security Council, and the Domestic Policy Council, as well as multiple deputy chiefs of staff.

In one illustrative example from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), at best one - quarter of the cost of a broad - based cut in individual rates could be offset by economic growth over a decade, and even that assumes future tax increases will ultimately be enacted to stabilize the long - term fiscal picture.

And while equity markets have been performing well this year, there are numerous potential risk factors that could cause a sharp correction in the equity markets, such as the U.S. election, sluggish global economic growth and the future of Europe given the «Brexit» situation.

Yet, what the economic data is saying about potential future energy demand is almost mindboggling and the fracker better get fracking as we may have a hard time meeting future demand.

There is a better than 50 % probability that the U.S. economic growth will remain stagnant for the foreseeable future.

We recognize Metro Vancouver's population will grow by an estimated I million people over the next 25 years and believe collectively, we have the generational opportunity to invest in the future livability and economic well - being of our region.

This could be based on different reasons like a stock's current earnings per share or forecasted future earnings as well as other economic factors.

Global economic conditions have been quite strong, and the weakening of the U.S. dollar could be a tailwind to growth for Mastercard well into the future.

Sheila Warren, World Economic Forum head of blockchain, discusses the rise in popularity in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as well what she sees for the future of blockchain technology.

Reform is needed so community banks can best serve their local communities, fully utilize new technologies and partnerships, continue to improve the customer experience, create jobs, and support economic growth and opportunity into the future.

The efficient use of finite resources benefits not only contemporary market participants but future economic agents as well.

In comparison with the breadth and depth of the intellectual, economic, cultural, social changes of today and tomorrow in the secular sphere, however, which also contribute to determine the task of the Church, it must even be said that the Church in its aggiornamento proceeds very slowly and cautiously, so that there is more reason to ask whether it is reacting sufficiently quickly, courageously and confidently to the future which has already begun, than to fear that it is sacrificing too quickly and in too «modernistic» a way what is old and well - tried and has stood the test.

Also, if we think of our economic wellbeing as having to do with the future as well as the present, then we must consider how present activities contribute to a global warming that will be extremely costly to us and to our descendants.

Their arrangements set «the conditions for steady and healthy economic growth in which people through their own work can build a better future for themselves and their families.»

On the other hand, if we attend to the last eighteen years for which they offer figures, surely the most important period for extrapolating into the future, then we find that economic well - being improved only one - sixth as rapidly as per capita GNP grew!

In this particular instance it is not very difficult to imagine scenarios in the not - too - distant future in which there might occur resurgences of socialist policies and ideals: the failure of neo-capitalist regimes in developing societies and / or the formerly Communist countries in Europe to achieve economic take - off; the insight granted to sundry dictators and despots that, while socialism invariably immiserates the masses, it is a very good recipe for enriching those who claim to hold power as the vanguard of the masses; the «creeping socialism» (still an aptly descriptive term) brought on by massive government intervention in the economy in the name of some societal good, e.g., there could be an environmentalist road to socialism, or a feminist one, or one constructed (perhaps inadvertently) with some other building blocks of politically managed regulations and entitlements; or, last but not least, the actual restoration of socialism, by coup or by voting, in a number of countries, beginning with Russia.

It can be combined just as well with wishful fantasies of future glory, with economic ideals and hopes, with thoughts of revenge and pictures of hell.

Where are the rising economies of the future where we should find sustained, buoyant or good economic growth, impressive GDP growth and high population growth?

If we succeed then this will bring better health care opportunities to Australia and boost economic growth and jobs in the future.

The Mission of Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures is to improve the economic well - being for current and future generations of Mille Lacs Band Members by making strategic investments and acquisitions, and skillfully managing assets.