Sentences with phrase «raise economic questions»

This raises an economic question.

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Jean - Francois Perrault, chief economist for Scotiabank, said the government's plans to focus new spending in the budget on important, long - term goals to address inequality also raise the question of whether it still has room to navigate rough economic waters in the future.

But while the announcement emphasized the economic benefits, past mega-projects to diversify the economy have struggled to get off the ground, and questions are likely to be raised over how acceptable the plan is to the kingdom's influential religious establishment.

The case of the Octo - citizen raises some well - worn questions about economic residency and citizenship.

In a speech outlining her economic policies in July, Democratic presidential front - runner Hillary Clinton raised questions about services like Uber.

The conversation was charged as panelists sparred on 421a, with Pinsky — the former head of the city's Economic Development Corporation — raising questions about the cost of lengthy tax abatements.

That is casting a shadow over a meeting of trade officials from member countries this week in Tokyo and is raising questions about the economic benefits of a pact that doesn't bring Canada into the fold.

«Amazon's proposed acquisition of Whole Foods raises important questions concerning competition policy, such as how the transaction will affect the future of retail grocery stores, whether platform dominance impedes innovation, and if the antitrust laws are working effectively to ensure economic opportunity, choice and low prices for American families,» Cicilline wrote.

November's solid jobs report gave the Fed a final piece of evidence, clearing the way for a December rate hike, but now the question is how fast can it raise rates given weakness in some other economic data.

This raises questions as to the large declines in 2013 - 14 and 2014 - 15, well after the final year of the Economic Action Plan.

Harper - economics lead to a Harper - recession and now to a Harper - deficit Louis - Philippe Rochon Associate Professor, Laurentian University Co-Editor, Review of Keynesian Economics Confirmation federal government finances have fallen back into deficit raises more questions about Harperâ $ ™ s image, now more myth than reality, as a sound economic manager.

Today, as companies struggle to come to terms with harsh economic realities, questions are being raised on whether there is any good in doing good, business-wise.

U.S. stocks took their biggest loss in five months Tuesday as a health care bill backed by President Donald Trump ran into trouble in Congress, which raised some questions about his agenda of faster economic growth spurred on by lower taxes and cuts in regulations.

I recently posted a «letter to the Fed» wherein I questioned the rationale for raising interest rates given a variety of economic developments that I argued offer no compelling reasons to tap the brakes on growth.

But the bigger question that the Comeau case raises is whether Canada has achieved the economic union originally envisioned for it?

The bigger question that the Comeau case raises is whether Canada has achieved the economic union originally envisioned for it?

This raises the question is Canada's economic diplomacy enough to make it competitive and successful in Asia?

The Trudeau government's fiscal plan as updated in the Fall Economic Statement meets a number of progressive commitments, but also raises a lot of questions about what can be expected of the federal Budget to be tabled next March.

But the change does raise several broader economic questions.

In addition, questions raised by the U.S. political landscape and other events ahead could influence the economic outlook, including:

A string of disappointing economic data could raise questions about the strength of the US economic recovery.

The updated economic and fiscal developments raise two important questions for the Finance Minister as he prepares his Update and his 2017 budget.

Economic affairs inescapably raise questions of justice, which no institutional structure, individualistic or collectivistic, can automatically insure.

The marginalised Dalits, tribals and women — and their struggle for dignity and justice have raised the question of power that influences our relationships with different groups who control power whether it is economic, political or cultural.

Some of the same studies that describe the politico - economic impact of the transfer of modern agricultural technology also raise questions about the long - term environmental impact.

Those who are involved in small groups often claim that these groups have influenced how they think on political and economic issues — for example, raising their interest in questions of peace and social justice or, in the case of conservative religious groups, generating ire about abortion and gay rights.

It is physical scientists looking at what economic growth has already done to the planet who raise this question.

I believe that the point of view that I have derived from my internalization of Whitehead's philosophy helps me to raise broader, more inclusive, questions, than are asked by those whose points of view are shaped chiefly in schools of business, the study of international relations, or immersion in economic theory.

For example, it raises the question whether aid should be directed mainly to reducing poverty and providing social services to the needy or whether priority should be given to economic growth and strengthening infrastructure.

But this also raises an interesting question: could a national government use this same digital tracking system to glean insights about the economy's health and general economic trends?

Understanding these internal political dynamics also raises interesting questions about which Western foreign policy strategies are likely to be most effective in encouraging economic reform within China.

But it's also raising hard questions about workplace protections and what a good job will look like in the future» Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said in a speech today outlining her economic policy.

Another question raised was whether the state's budget deficit and the need to close it might slow down New York's investments in Western New York's economic redevelopment.

The Chancellor answered 96 questions in total, so it allowed a large window of opportunity for backbenchers to raise questions or points sceptical of the government's economic agenda - backbenchers could have urged the Chancellor to pursue fiscal consolidation more vigorously, or pressed for a more pro-growth direction, and so on.

Two weeks ago, a lawyer for Cuomo announced that a former federal prosecutor would lead the administration's own investigation into the Buffalo Billion and other economic development programs, saying the ongoing federal probe had raised questions of «improper lobbying and undisclosed conflicts of interest.»

Other sections of the book show the archbishop raising questions about the capitalist economic model.

The financial crisis raised big questions about Britain's economic model - about inequality and irresponsibility; about stability and sustainability.

The Congressional Budget Office forecasted weak growth for the economy, raising questions for Trump's economic agenda.

The government's grip over parliament is slipping, the data on the economic impact of Brexit is being prised from its grip, questions are being raised about the legitimacy of the referendum campaign, and ministers are starting to admit that they have been misleading the public.

Instead of crying foul — after all, campaign contributions are fair game — I simply pointed out some of Sean's contributions and those of Senators Larkin and Holland that might have raised questions about motives for their support of certain recipients of Pataki - era economic development grants.

Some New Rochelle residents have raised questions about the nature of the mayoral position in New Rochelle and whether Bramson is a woefully underpaid full - time City employee or a significantly overpaid part - time government spokesperson who doubles as official cheerleader for economic development for New Rochelle's downtown business district.

But in the last week, new revelations have raised huge questions about the accountability and basic integrity of the enormous economic development programs run by SUNY Poly president Alain Kaloyeros, and the SUNY Research Foundation's role and responsibility in managing large state subsidy projects.

750 billion emergency fund and raise serious questions about the survival of the European economic project.

Not unlike its bullish attitude toward the state's economic development spending, which has also raised questions about appropriate metrics, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration has defended ESD's advertising outlays as effective means of keeping up with other states and vanquishing the idea that New York is hostile to business.

A study to examine the economic viability of a living wage requirement was approved by the city's Industrial Development Agency board today, but city officials, including Comptroller John Liu, are already raising questions about whether it will be truly independent.

The breadth and depth of Falana's work contributes substantially to answering the myriad of questions raised and left unanswered by the absence of constitutional recognition of socio - economic rights in Nigeria.

The first big digital currency gave us a glimpse of a new economic order — one that raises more questions than answers

Let's leave aside for a moment the question of whether the Common Core standards are developmentally appropriate or if Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's approach of «teaching to the test as long as it raises test scores» is really the best thing for our children and the long - term economic health of our nation.

In schools that are offering the new A-level in computing, class sizes tend to be small, raising the prospect, says the Roehampton report, that their economic viability will be questioned under new sixth form funding arrangements.

If Trump decides to replace her (assuming she doesn't resign first), it will raise serious question about the central bank's all - important independence, which is key to America's economic stability.