Sentences with phrase «higher spending per»

Global outbound travel spending is rising faster than the number of trips, indicating higher spending per trip.

Public pre-K programs providing salary parity maintain higher spending per pupil and higher quality standards, based on NIEER State of Preschool quality benchmarks, without sacrificing enrollment compared to states that pay pre-K teachers far less.

In fact, the district data show that higher spending per student is associated with a decrease in the percentage of courses taught by licensed teachers (see Figure 1).

In fact, NYS proficiency rates align closely with the rest of the country (despite having the highest spending per pupil at $ 21,206, 86 % above the national average).

Not exact matches

But he points to a report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer released earlier this year showing that, since 2009, the debt service ratio — a measure of income spent to pay debt — has remained steady at around 14 per cent, not much higher than the long - term average.

While the card comes with the same sign - up bonus, it earns points on everyday spending faster, nabbing a higher 3x points per dollar spent on travel and dining purchases, and 1x on everything else.

The British government disputes this, pointing out that Scotland has higher per capita public - sector spending than England and so is more indebted.

Higher gold sales and lower exploration spending have boosted diversified miner Independence Group's full - year net profit by 58 per cent to $ 77 million.

Exxon, Royal Dutch Shell, Statoil, BP, and Chevron announced dismal earnings this week, missing expectations and showing how slashing spending and pulling back isn't yet enough in a world where oil has dropped from a high of $ 115 - per - barrel in 2014 to a low of $ 27 - per - barrel in January of this year.

Assuming the average spend per visit at these businesses is around $ 20, the average customer lifetime value of a typical small business is only around $ 50, but for the businesses with the lowest monthly churn rates, it could be 10 times higher -; or $ 200.

The logistics turned out to be relatively simple: The chain spent roughly $ 60 per store on signage and opted to fix the exchange rate at 12 pesos to the dollar — slightly higher than the going rate — to cover any market fluctuations and banking fees.

Cuts to the highest per - capita spending in Canada will doubtless be part of the budget Premier Alison Redford unveils on March 7, but a shortfall on the revenue side, namely oil and gas royalties, has prominent Albertans calling for a more stable source of funding: a provincial sales tax.

Albertans love to shop — per capita spending here is the highest of all the provinces — but the low unemployment rate also makes a top - notch retail sales force tough to keep.

Higher pay is needed to fuel consumer spending, which makes up nearly 70 per cent of economic activity.

If you look at the average salary for this year's highest - spending teams — say, the Boston Bruins or Minnesota Wild — it's currently in the range of $ 3 million per player.

Notably, families in the Northeast spend about 70 % more on college than those in the West, Midwest, and South, which might explain why the average debt per graduate is higher in that part of the country.

Ontario has the lowest per - capita program spending among provinces, while still providing high - quality public services.

On average, people spent more per visit due to a mixture of price increases, trading up to its more premium products, and ordering a higher number of items when ordering from the $ 1 $ 2 $ 3 Dollar Menu, McDonald's said.

Growth of domestic spending was even higher, at 5 1/2 per cent.

The World Health Organization praises the country for its healthcare system and has ranked it higher than that of the U.S., despite Costa Rica spending 87 % less on healthcare per capita.

You earn a good introductory bonus and 1x - 2x points per dollar (the higher is earned when spending at Starwood or Marriott hotels).

Program spending had fallen to a record low of 11.9 per cent of GDP in 1999 - 00, down from a high of 17.0 percent in 1992 - 93.

By contrast, 27 quarters into the early 1990s recovery, per capita government spending was 3 percent higher than at the trough, 23 quarters following the early 2000s recession (a shorter recovery) it was 10 percent higher, and 27 quarters into the early 1980s recovery it was 17 percent higher.

Credit raters, well aware that Alberta's energy - royalty days are on indefinite hold, have urged balance through spending cuts or revenue hikes, noting the province's high per - capita expenses and low tax burden make a dangerous combination, yet offer ample room to act.

Coupled with a global technology sell - off, concerns about its growing spending have clobbered its shares more than 10 per cent since a January record high.

Annual healthcare spending per head is 2.6 times higher for persons aged 65 - 84 compared with adults less than 65 years old, and 5.7 times higher for persons aged 85 and over.

Because you can earn 7 miles per dollar spent on Delta flights with this card, this high redemption rate gives the card a huge boost in value.

Rockefeller calculated that New York made payments of $ 12,820 per capita, or $ 3,401 higher than the national average, while federal spending in New York was $ 10,395 per capita, $ 329 lower than the U.S. average.

Indeed, the ROI for email is more than $ 40 per dollar spent, a return higher than any other marketing channel, according to the Direct Marketing Association.

The pick - up in consumption in the March quarter appears to be continuing and is being supported by further increases in consumer confidence; household spending increased by 2 1/2 per cent in the June quarter and consumer confidence is now at its highest level in 4 years (Graph 3).

Of the major reasons for increased spending, 32 per cent of respondents pointed to higher living expenses while 25 per cent mentioned unexpected expenses.

The federal government plans to spend about $ 2 - billion per year on family income splitting that will mainly benefit high - income, traditional families with a stay at home spouse, to a maximum amount of $ 2,000 per year.

Imports of goods also expanded at a firm pace in the second half of 2003, particularly consumption imports, which rose in line with robust consumer spending to be around 12 per cent higher over the year; imports of capital and intermediate goods were also sharply higher over the year.

But in 2015, spending will still be higher, as a per cent of GDP, than it was in 2006.

OTTAWA — A five - year $ 50 - billion public infrastructure spending initiative would generate a return on investment to Canadians over the long term as high as $ 3.83 per dollar spent, trigger significant private sector investment and stimulate wage increases, according to a new study by an independent economic modelling firm.

Except in areas with a very high level of spending per pupil, the homestead rate will be lower than the general rate.

The red ink years resulted from lower revenues after the 1985 - 86 oil crash and also high per person program spending.

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Equipment investment also rose in the quarter, underpinned by strong spending on computer equipment, to be 3.8 per cent higher than a year ago.

The strong growth in spending is evident in the latest national accounts, which showed an increase in consumption of 1.7 per cent in the September quarter, to be 4.4 per cent higher over the year.

The corporate sector appears to be well - placed to fund ongoing capital spending, with corporate profits increasing by 13 per cent over the year to the December quarter and profit margins at their highest level in over a decade.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred ® Card is most beneficial to individuals with high dining and travel spending, as it gives 2 points per $ 1 in these categories.

If you can get people spending 30 - 40 minutes per week with you in their earbuds, you'll build a much higher level of trust than if that person spent 3 - 4 minutes reading your blog.

There are long waiting lists for apprenticeships and trade programs belied by some of the highest per - capita spending in the state for city public school students.

Higher education spends an estimated $ 3.4 billion per year on sustainability.

For items that are going to be in the oven longer than cookies, like muffins or cakes, I also add a little moisture (maybe an extra 2 Tbsp per cup), to counteract the drying effect of the extra time things have to spend in the oven to finish cooking at high altitude (lower boiling point, and all that).

The highest per capita spending was in Switzerland (274 euros), and Denmark had the highest organic market share (9.7 percent of the total food market).

The highest per capita spending was in Switzerland (274 Euros), and Denmark had the highest organic market share (9.7 percent of the total food market).

The highest per capita spending was in Switzerland (210 euros) and Denmark (163 euros).

Exports to China slipped by 7.6 per cent to $ 223 million as a combination of austerity measures imposed by the Chinese government to limit spending by government officials and organisations on luxury products, and a higher dollar, hit sales.