Sentences with phrase «high infrastructure costs»

The U.S. interstate highway system is the best in the world, but excessively high infrastructure costs and a lack of willingness to spend money on repairs puts that at risk.

Not exact matches

Entrepreneurs willing to endure scorching summers, punishingly high housing costs, and a dearth of local tech talent are able to exploit the emirate's unmatched investments in infrastructure, low taxes, and tolerance for expatriates.

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.

A high - tax state with some of the steepest utility costs in the country, Rhode Island's fiscal woes are persistent, hindering its ability to improve one of the nation's worst infrastructures.

CNBC's Top States for Business gave the Ocean State the lowest marks for high taxes, poor infrastructure and high utility costs.

The state is a perennial leader for Education and Technology & Innovation, but high costs and poor infrastructure ultimately hold Massachusetts back from true Top State status.

Bitcoin, with its high - speed, low - cost and low barrier to use borderless payment network, provided the financial infrastructure to allow BitPesa to enter the market and scale - up.

These benefits would (i) largely go to developers and contractors for infrastructure projects like new pipelines that would happen even without new incentives and so be highly regressive; (ii) raise costs by failing to reach the tax - free pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and international investors who are the most plausible sources of incremental infrastructure finance; (iii) not encourage at all the highest return maintenance projects like fixing potholes that do not yield a pecuniary return for investors; and (iv) by offering credits at an unprecedented 82 percent rate, invite all kinds of tax shelter abuse.

Infrastructure assets have traditionally been characterized as long - lived, with high development costs (barriers to entry) and the potential for steady income streams, often linked to inflation.

So why are all political parties afraid of borrowing money at historically low interest rates to pay for needed infrastructure spending that might actually pay for itself through higher productivity and higher income, without any cost to the taxpayer?

So why are all political parties afraid of borrowing money at historically low interest rates to pay for needed infrastructure spending that could pay for itself through higher productivity and earned income, without any cost to the taxpayer?

Trajano said fulfillment consumes up to 15 percent of Brazilian e-commerce revenue, compared to as little as 8 percent in the United States, due to Brazil's lousy infrastructure, high borrowing costs and lower levels of automation.

When municipalities fund infrastructure through deals with investment banks, that means higher costs, which are passed on to residents and local business owners through usage fees or in the form of higher rents or prices.

These benefits would (i) largely go to developers and contractors for infrastructure projects like new pipelines that would happen even without new incentives and so be highly regressive; (ii) raise costs by failing to reach the tax - free pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and international investors that are the most plausible sources of incremental infrastructure finance; (iii) not encourage at all the highest return maintenance projects like fixing potholes that do not yield a pecuniary return for investors; and (iv) by offering credits at an unprecedented 82 per cent rate, invite all kinds of tax - shelter abuse.

The demand for data requires wide channel allocations which is available in high frequency bands where the cost of infrastructure is high.

These include deficient infrastructure, regulatory uncertainty, rising trade barriers, relatively high electricity costs, and the unknown status of current and future trade agreements.

These include the economy's lack of diversification away from the non-oil sector and high operating costs as a result of bureaucracy and a lack of competition, as well as low productivity due to relatively weak infrastructure and poor human capital development.

Under your proposed Infrastructure Bank, investors are expecting a minimum return of 7 — 9 %, and it is clear that low and middle class Canadians will bear the brunt of higher costs through tolls, user fees and increased taxes.

The higher cost of funds is becoming painfully apparent in long - term infrastructure debt.

Their self - destructive real estate bubble has loaded down their labor force with high debt service and housing costs, whilst their giveaway of public infrastructure to insiders (with no price regulation) has led to high basic living costs.

Investments in infrastructure - related securities involve special risks, such as high interest costs, high leverage and increased susceptibility to adverse economic or regulatory developments affecting the sector.

This will have a catastrophic effect on the oil industry through price collapse (an equilibrium cost of $ 25.4 per barrel), disproportionately impacting different companies, countries, oil fields and infrastructure depending on their exposure to high - cost oil.

PZG believes the key evaluation factors when reviewing potential projects to acquire includes: • In close proximity to Infrastructure; • proximity to other operating mines; • upside exploration potential to increase mineral inventory; • high grades to minimize projected operational cost per ounce, or potential for high grades discoveries through exploration; • good potential economic outcome in low metal price environments; • good metallurgical recoveries to have a simple and proven process for gold and silver extraction.

Like its competitors, the 159 - year - old brand has grappled with rising online competition, store closures, sales declines in mall - based locations and, most importantly, the high cost of modernizing its legacy infrastructure.

Such gaps tend to narrow for a number of reasons, including higher marginal productivity on cheaper labor and land costs in lower - tier cities, better economic integration with government - led redistribution of infrastructure and public resources from regional hubs to small neighbor cities, and broader penetration of technology, including smartphones and the internet, according to the Morgan Stanley research.

Many are hindered because they are mountainous or landlocked so their transportation costs are high; their corrupt or weak governments can't maintain necessary infrastructure; and innovators lack patent protection and the capital necessary to bring their inventions to market.

Costs have been estimated at # 400 - 450 million, but could rise as high as # 800 million due to complexities in the build on what is compact land footprint, and local infrastructure requirements.

All of this reflects the fact that school food programs in this country are expected to operate like independent businesses, facing the same high food costs and overhead as any restaurant, but further hindered by inadequate funding, reams of regulations (no food operation is more heavily regulated), often grossly inadequate infrastructure and a notoriously fickle clientele.

The additional expenditure includes infrastructure costs, which would be higher for Heathrow expansion.

«Partnering with our local municipalities to create an annual dedicated funding stream, similar to the successful CHIPS program, will help them fix their deteriorating water and sewer infrastructure that continues to cause serious problems for communities and create high costs for property taxpayers,» said Palmesano.

Policies that develop the petrochemical industry in Nzema to offer direct employment or ancillary services for the unemployed residents to earn descent salaries to meet the high cost of living the oil discovery has brought in its wake; policies that improve education facilities in Nzema here and provide scholarships for needy students to expand their knowledge base and acquire relevant competencies for employment into the oil sector; policies that offer apprenticeship and vocational training for the youth who are unable to acquire formal education so that they are also not left out of employment; policies that develop infrastructures in Nzema are what we need.

State Assemblywoman Barbra Lifton is calling for the creation of a state flood relief program to help local communities with the high costs of repairing infrastructure damaged by flooding.

The comptroller said the tax plans also could result in higher costs for municipal bonds, which would drive up state and local expenses for infrastructure investments.

DeFrancisco said New York has been viewed negatively because of high taxes, failing schools, infrastructure, the transportation system and high energy costs.

The commission predicted that some New York City hospitals would close in future years because of high overhead and infrastructure costs and changing national trends in health care delivery.

«Our once proud state has become a laughing stock around the country, with the highest taxes, the worst business climate, high energy costs, a failing transportation and infrastructure system, failing schools and rising unemployment in every region of the state, except New York City,» DeFrancisco said.

The Comptroller says the tax plans could also result in higher costs for municipal bonds, which would drive up state and local expenses for infrastructure investments.

«While we still have much work to do to address the high costs of pensions and healthcare, the main drivers of expense to local governments, this year's executive budget keeps our funding for cities stable and begins smart investments into infrastructure and education which will pay long term dividends to all New Yorkers,» Miner said.

The economic consequences for Antigua include higher poverty rates, higher insurance premiums and more infrastructure costs to make the island better able to withstand future storms.

In combination with the virtual infrastructure which has been developed in the course of MIRPHAB, high - quality MIR sensor solutions are therefore also of interest to companies for whom the costs and development efforts have previously been seen as being too high.

Anne Maglia, who oversees the project within NSF's biological infrastructure division, says Battelle has earned high marks for its accurate cost estimates, the pace at which it has gotten up to speed, and overall business practices.

Hyperspectral imaging is used today in everything from satellite imaging and energy monitoring to infrastructure and food safety inspections, but the technology's high cost has historically limited its use to industrial or commercial purposes.

But the source also acknowledged that any proposal to slash the rates would run into fierce opposition from universities, which argue that indirect costs are vital for maintaining high - quality research infrastructure and that they are already subsidizing the true cost of running a research lab.

At a post-Irma summit in South Florida, officials said the key to preparing the region for future storms goes beyond dealing with sea level rise — it requires addressing chronic issues like low wages, aging infrastructure, and high housing costs.

«However, there's often a more critical driver, such as their existing systems aren't working well enough, technology is too slow or failing during lessons, infrastructure isn't supporting new apps and software, the cost of in - house IT support is too high or they've had a change of senior leadership who has brought in new ideas.»

The actual cost to educate each student is higher, but many of the infrastructure costs are borne by the church, Sierra said.

It has the highest cost - of - living, the highest taxes, the most onerous regulations, one of the worst systems of public education, congested freeways and failing infrastructure.

It was found that the LAUSD loses $ 591 million per year to charter growth, and that as money leaves the district with students, the costs remain and even grow for the district, including charter oversight costs, infrastructure costs, the costs of educating the highest - needs students who are left behind by many charters, and more.

For our target scenario, we estimate the cost of upgrading infrastructure to include additional bandwidth and one device for each middle - and high - school student at the same level of IT support (i.e., 1:300).10 Because these scenarios include estimates for upgrading to and maintaining a technological level, there is some year - to - year variation in estimated costs.

Area costs — ensuring that additional funding goes to schools in parts of the country where costs for infrastructure are highest