Sentences with phrase «of other advanced economies»

Yun is forecasting the U.S. economy to grow by 2.7 percent, a reasonable gain when compared with the struggling growth of other advanced economies.

In a number of other advanced economies — most notably the United States and Britain — prosecutors in certain kinds of cases involving corporate misbehaviour have the option of negotiating what are called «deferred prosecution agreements.»

Not exact matches

Measured in this capacity, Canada has been underperforming other advanced economies since at least the 1980s, and even more so since the 1990s, according to the Conference Board of Canada.

Although the adjustment has been difficult, it has occurred over a longer period of time than the boom in commodity prices and, in general, Canada has not lost ground relative to other advanced economies.

The advanced economies had been rebuilt, global savings was abundant, and other forms of demand determined growth rates for most economies.

We invest much less in young children, and that stems largely from the fact that most other advanced economies view early childhood education, child care and other benefits targeted at parents with young children as «public goods,» meaning investments that, absent public support, would be insufficiently made from the perspective of society's well - being.

Instead, the Government will present a budget, perhaps in February, which simply up - dates the fiscal numbers, surrounded with a lot of rhetoric about how lucky Canadians are compared to everyone else living in some other advanced economy.

Some would argue that by acting cautiously on balance sheet normalization (without actively countering impacts of ECB policy measures), Fed policymakers have partially ceded control of financial conditions to foreign monetary authorities, but the same can be said about other central banks as well, for long - term rates are correlated among advanced economies:

Hong Kong small businesses that are investing in technology are enjoying quick returns on their investment, which is leading to the sector topping small businesses from other advanced economies in the adoption of technology.

Unlike manufacturing in many other advanced and emerging markets, the share of traded goods in the United States economy is less than in other economies.

Those very features that have made us different from other advanced welfare states, that have even made us seem «backward» at times — the variety of our racial and ethnic groups, the opportunities for creative innovation and experimentation inherent in our sort of federalism, our tradition of voluntarism, and even, within bounds, our attachment to a gambling, risk - taking, profit - making economy — may turn out to be conducive to the implementation of an ecological approach to social policy.

Mr Harysuyker highlighted some of the impressive numbers underscoring the farm sector's current impact on the national economy including big advances in trade of beef and other commodities to markets like China.

If the United States were to adopt the metric system of units, as commonly used in all other advanced industrial economies, there would clearly be switching costs for the economy as a whole, and there would likely be cost savings due to greater standardisation with other economies.

All four countries have also been carrying out reforms of their pension systems years in advance of many other developed economies.

We already pay a higher percentage of our GDP on health care (with weaker measurable outcomes) than every other advanced economy.

By the way, most readers know that I am a big advocate of private capital - domestic and foreign, and I have consistently advanced positions in support of FDI, FPI, Concessions, PPPs, private investments in infrastructure, deregulation and liberalization, and other policies and strategies for improving investment in the Nigerian economy.

I was proud of the sophisticated proposal that was submitted to Amazon which detailed our region's resurgence, strong economy and positive momentum, our talented tech workforce, world - class colleges and universities, regional attributes including existing area connectivity, advanced innovation eco-system, the well - documented affordability of our region, and access to Canada and other destinations.

Among other adjustments that could help double fuel economy are turbocharging with smaller, more efficient engines that produce the same level of power; advanced heat management and cooling systems, which reuse the heat produced in the engine for energy; weight reduction, including broader use of high - strength steel that is already in some cars today; better aerodynamics; more efficient air conditioners, transmissions and lighting devices (including headlights); and increased electrification leading to full hybridization with electric motor and regenerative breaking — all of which currently exist.

In it they wrote that policymakers, regulators, financial and academic institutions, among others, as well as the industries themselves can be structurally adverse to innovation — a posture that is blocking ingenuity and technological advances and stunting economic growth in sectors that account for at least 50 % of the U.S. economy.

Perhaps the big advance will spring from physicists» quest for a theory of everything; from studies of «emergent» phenomena with many moving parts, such as ecologies and economies; from advances in computers and mathematics; from nanotechnology, biotechnology, and other applied sciences; or from investigations of how brains make minds.

For one thing, so many of the jobs in the United States and other advanced economies are in the service sector, and involve interacting with other people.

In other cases, it has involved turning elements of civil society and the private economy into arms of government policy — by requiring compliance with policy goals that are foreign to many civil - society institutions or consolidating key sectors of the economy and offering protection to large corporations willing to act as public utilities or to advance policymakers» priorities.

In this regard, BASIS students also differ from students in other advanced economies who traditionally take matriculation exams in their final year of high school.

However, simply measuring NJ against other states does not capture the reality of the 21st century global economy or the economic and educational advances of other countries.

American children coming of age today will work in a global, technologically advanced economy, competing with peers in India, China and other countries.

Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.Reviews: * Strong power and excellent fuel economy from turbocharged gasoline V6 engines; impressive payload, towing and off - road capabilities; long list of advanced comfort, convenience and safety technologies.

Miles per gallon equivalence — MPGe — compares energy consumption of plug - in electric vehicles and other advanced technology vehicles with the fuel economy of conventional internal combustion vehicles in miles per U.S. gallon.

Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; Merck's ability to accurately predict future market conditions; manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of Merck's patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and / or regulatory actions.

Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; the company's ability to accurately predict future market conditions; manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of the company's patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and / or regulatory actions.

Indie travelers do... - Pack light and keep things simple - Adapt as they go rather than micromanage in advance - Practice caution, but not paranoia - Know how to slow down and enjoy an experience - Seek pleasure in simple moments and details - Make meaningful connections and informed decisions - Learn the economic, political and environmental context of their host culture - Emphasize listening more than talking - Practice courtesy, patience, humility, and good humor - Seek to understand — not judge or romanticize — other cultures - Give back to the local economy - Share what they've learned with others

The dreaded basic economy fares offered by the airlines have many restrictions including the lack of advanced seat assignments, no upgrades or priority boarding and other limitations such as no cancellations or refunds.

It doesn't matter if they are American, Delta or United Basic Economy tickets, they all come with a ton of travel restrictions such as no advance seat assignments, no cabin baggage allowances, no miles accrual and a host of other passenger annoyances such as being the absolute last group to board an aircraft.

In addition to working with other countries to advance American interests, U.S. delegates will keynote a series of events highlighting actions by the Obama Administration to provide domestic and global leadership in the transition to a clean energy economy.

Now, the Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy has joined with many others to form the Yes on 1631 coalition — one of the most diverse and inclusive coalitions that's ever been brought together to advance the clean energy economy

In comments this spring and summer, the group criticized the plans out of Europe and other advanced economies, calling them «inadequate» and «insufficient.»

Germany, along with Canada, California, and other national and subnational governments, is a key member of the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition, a voluntary partnership formed to advance the long - term objective of a carbon price applied throughout the global economy.

The Energy & Climate team partners with Rhodium's China, India, and Advanced Economies teams to analyze the energy and emissions implications of major macroeconomic and policy developments in other major economiesEconomies teams to analyze the energy and emissions implications of major macroeconomic and policy developments in other major economieseconomies as well.

It's bewildering that many Americans will see virtue in turning off their lights and never stop to think that their self - imposed blackout is actually a luxury in advanced economies while in Venezuela and North Korea and other nations that reject capitalism, blackouts are just a way of life.

Advances in battery and other technologies, new federal standards for carbon - dioxide emissions and fuel economy, state zero - emission - vehicle requirements, and the current administration's goal of putting millions of alternative - fuel vehicles on the road have all highlighted PEVs as a transportation alternative.

The amended Act is prefaced on a desire to, among other things, advance «Canada's ability to participate in a knowledge economy driven by innovation and network connectivity is fostered by encouraging the use of digital technologies for research and education.»

The strong economy of Baton Rouge, which draws from the petrochemical industry, manufacturing, health care, education and other sectors, makes this city a favorable environment for starting a business or pursuing an advanced education.

In comparison to the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) systems of many other advanced economies the German system can be characterised as relatively uniform, when looking at programmes and providers.