Sentences with phrase «opportunity costs associated»

Measuring Costs of Child Abuse and Neglect: A Mathematic Model of Specific Cost Estimations Conrad Journal of Health and Human Services Administration, 29 (1/2), 2006 View Abstract Offers a model for calculating the actual costs of child abuse and neglect based on direct, indirect, and opportunity costs associated with each case.

Some have posited that this is due to the depletion of a metabolic resource (e.g., glucose) in the PFC [60], [61], while others have framed the subjective exhaustion associated with many forms of prefrontal activity in terms of opportunity costs associated with that activity [62].

Though purchasing life insurance seems to be a low - risk, high - reward investment, it is still important to be thinking about the opportunity costs associated with it.

Although the amount to which the employee may have been entitled under an employment agreement may have been more than the employer ended up paying the plaintiff in this case, given his mitigation earnings, the transactional and opportunity costs associated with a lawsuit would have offset any such savings.

There are huge opportunity costs associated with our mortgage pay - down period (2010 - 2013).

It does not include non-financial opportunity costs associated with any resources provided by children, parents and the school that are not paid for by Place2Be (including for example use of school buildings and parent and school staff time).

Beyond this, district officials might find ways to save (or even earn) money by asking some hard questions about the opportunity costs associated with their current real estate portfolio.

Given the potential opportunity cost associated with avoiding the stock market — which could be as much as $ 3.3 million over 40 years, according to NerdWallet — as well as the benefits of compound interest over four decades, the bigger risk may be not investing at all.

The opportunity cost associated with the sales function is simply too high.

- Also there may be an opportunity cost associated with deploying this much capital into index funds with lower dividends, given the chance for higher returns in a dividend growth portfolio.

Opportunity cost associated with lost investment time is another reason to avoid early payoff.

There's some opportunity cost associated with waiting for your investments to return to purchase value.

This money mistake cost me both the original investment and the opportunity cost associated with the several years I held a losing stock.

I won't insist on those numbers at all for the split, but I do think 33 - 66 % still is too much uncertainty for the degree of opportunity cost associated if science accurately hits the target range but is off within the range near the margin.

«There's an opportunity cost associated with these varying activities: The time kids are spending getting acquainted with computers is time they aren't spending honing their reading skills.

There is an opportunity cost associated with this time, you should calculate the worst case scenario before voluntary taking time out.

Every time you make the decision to do anything in this business — take on a client, attend a seminar or training, or take the day off to spend with your family — there is an opportunity cost associated with that decision.

Not exact matches

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Francesca Lagerberg, global leader for tax services at Grant Thornton, said: «There is a large opportunity cost for companies associated with male - only executive boards.

Although loans for consumers are commonly expressed in terms of APR, thdeat is only one way an online lender might express the costs associated with a business loan since dollar cost is important to consider in relation to an investment opportunity.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

I asked Wade Pfau, associate professor at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, to calculate the long - run opportunity cost of bond investment versus equity investment.

• An economic opportunity «transferable corporate tax credit equal to the value of the cost for all soft and hard costs associated with the acquisition, relocation, and development of any new or refurbished building in the City of Camden up to $ 350 million.»

Typically, every opportunity that arises comes with its own associated cost, so not having that access to working capital can dramatically hinder your ability to continue growing.

The rising cost of oil, its impact on global warming, the geopolitical risks associated with oil dependency (especially as fuel for automobiles), followed more recently by the rise of cost effective alternatives presents a «change the world» opportunity for Apple.

Outsourcing gives you an opportunity to build meaningful areas of your business without forking over a full - time salary and covers all the other associated costs that come with hiring employees.

Triebel is optimistic that the U.K.'s so - called «advice gap» — in which investors can not or will not pay fees associated with financial advice — presents an opportunity for Wealthsimple's lower - cost robo - advisor service.

As these opportunities leverage existing materials, the costs associated with developing a new production line are significantly reduced.

«To maintain current employment opportunities and drive future growth in the U.S. food, beverage, and consumer products manufacturing industry, GMA urges the Trump Administration to consider the following priority objectives for modernizing NAFTA: maintain comprehensive, tariff - free trade in food, beverage, and consumer products and remove any tariff barriers, quotas, and / or other limitations to market access for goods traded among NAFTA countries; update rules that increase the competitiveness of U.S. companies; and concretely align regulations among the United States, Canada, and Mexico in order to decrease costs associated with unnecessary regulatory differences.

Fuel Up to Play 60 funding opportunities are available to support equipment costs associated with starting or expanding your school breakfast program.

«The findings highlight the challenges associated with packing healthful items and the opportunities for nutrition experts to help parents and kids pack lunches and snacks that are healthy, convenient, cost - effective and taste good,» Hubbard said.

«Based on our analysis, Medicaid expansion represents a key opportunity to improve the health of millions of uninsured individuals and reduce national costs associated with smoking and excessive alcohol use,» Chang says.

When applying, scientists should be aware of the possibility that winning a grant may actually temporarily limit relocation opportunities due to the «potential costs associated with moving grants,» she suggests.

It is also an excellent opportunity for the associates to reduce costs on items linked to the no cost website.

Not only does pursuit of the associate's degree cost less, by itself a legitimate concern for those with limited means, but the two - year training program, unlike the four - year degree program, also may allow for entry into one of the trades — and it may strengthen ties with families and friends when the new degree holders seek out work opportunities in their home communities.

Trinidad Garza provides students with the opportunity to earn up to 60 college credits (an Associate's degree) at no cost by offering dual - credit courses, which are aligned with both college and high school curriculum.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, «Online learning opportunities and the use of open educational resources and other technologies can increase educational productivity by accelerating the rate of learning; reducing costs associated with instructional materials or programs».

The Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act would allow members of the armed forces with dependent children the opportunity to create education savings accounts to be used to pay for private school tuition, textbooks, online courses, tutoring, and other associated costs.

Please visit MASSP's events website at www.mymassp.com/eventslist to learn more about each of these opportunities and associated costs for regional and state conferences, trainings and workshops.

Each school also offers qualified teachers multiple opportunities to attend Doug Lemov Teach Like a Champion trainings multiple times a year with all associated costs covered.

Fuel Up to Play 60 funding opportunities are available to support equipment costs associated with starting or expanding your school breakfast program.

The following funding opportunities are currently available to support equipment costs associated with starting or expanding your school breakfast program.

Considering that the home district is responsible for paying all of the costs associated with providing needed services to special education students in charter schools, the schools aren't discriminating against students with disabilities because of financial reasons, they simply refuse to provide educational opportunities to any students that don't fit the «profile» they wish to serve.

Lower revenues might create opportunities for smaller, nimble publishers who can innovate without having to service the huge cost structures associated with the large corporate publishers.

Yes, there's a cost associated with creating all these videos, but it's a terrific opportunity to (a) provide more help to customers and (b) establish a direct relationship with those customers.

Whatever your reason for writing, there's a cost associated with it — time, resources, missed opportunities.

But it doesn't matter who does it, there should be a cost associated to it, and since management fees will most likely be 5 % or more of the total rental income, it has a noticeable impact when calculating your cap rate and deciding on the investment opportunity.

The employer shall provide the employee or applicant, in a private discussion, the opportunity to dispute the relevance of the information upon which the employer based the adverse employment action, and shall consider any such dispute before making a final decision; (3) if the employee or applicant provides oral or written notice to the employer during the 14 day period set forth in subparagraph (2) that he or she has disputed the accuracy of the consumer report with a consumer reporting agency, the employer shall not take an adverse employment action until the resolution of the dispute under section 58 of this chapter or Section 1681i (a) of chapter 15 of the United States Code, and shall consider the results of any such resolution; (4) ensure that none of the costs associated with obtaining a consumer report are paid by or passed on to the employee or applicant.

Autism Speaks Resource Library Autism Speaks also has a list of family grant opportunities available in our Resource Library that are designed to help families pay for various costs associated with autism treatment and care.

Apartment style accommodation gives delegates more space and a home like environment with lounge room and cooking facilities, the apartments also give conference organisers the opportunity to reduce the accommodation costs associated with a residential conference.