They include increased competitiveness of firms, knowledge and technology acquisition, market expansion abroad and increased profitability, including as a result of economies of scale.

The Profitability of Trust

Moreover, if an innovation, such as ATMs in banking, leads to increased unemployment, none of the social cost neither the suffering of those who are laid off nor the increased fiscal cost of paying them unemployment benefits is reflected in firms profitability. Likewise, our GDP metric does not reflect the cost of the increased insecurity individuals may feel with the increased risk of a loss of a job.

Figure 1 Profitability of Longline Fishing in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico

They have a poor understanding of the idea of the profitability of credit

In particular, OFDI has helped enterprises increase their revenues, assets, profitability, market reach and exports.

56 238. Proposed measures to improve the profitability of the commercial activities of the United Nations

A number of indicators could be used, including financial evaluation (profitability) and non financial indicators (survival rate, stability of shareholding).

While this may enhance the overall profitability of a firm, it may also imply reduced tax revenue for the home economy.

There is no indication that the ratio will decline anytime soon, which is particularly worrisome, given the low profitability and high borrowing costs that China s industrial enterprises face. Indeed, Chinese firms profitability amounted to just over 6 last year, with 2012 profits for China s 500 largest (mostly state owned) corporations barely exceeding 2 .

UNOPS states that it will need to perform further analyses of its client base in order to determine profitability and future potential.

Accordingly, the Board is not in a position to assess the basis and reasonableness of assumptions or the impact on UNOPS competitiveness and profitability.

Improved economic performance, a more favourable policy environment and corporate profitability, as well as an increase in M A activity in the region, are key underlying factors.

While the survey did not capture the profitability indicator, an increase in revenues as a result of OFDI activities for enterprises highlighted in table 3 deserves mentioning.

Films with costs in the lowest range between US 100 million and US 125 million delivered the worst performance in profitability, and only one third of them earned money.

They have an increased risk of infection, an increased risk of malignancy.

The role of women in decision making increased as their incomes increased.

The temporary abolition of elected village, district, and national level governments in 2002, and the political insurgency from the Maoist movement, have affected the sustainability and profitability of Community Forestry.

Despite these conditions, the profitability of reindeer husbandry has not improved, as the companies buying reindeer meat have reduced their prices by up to 30 per cent and have purchased less.

Trade has increased.

Employees who have a direct stake in a company s profitability are likely to be more motivated and engaged, and turnover is likely to be lower. This intuition is confirmed by empirical research.

There was apparently no evidence of explicit agreement, but the antimonopoly agency found that the increases and identical prices could not be justified on the basis of the parties' costs and profitability.

Increased coordination and cooperation between Governments entails, inter alia, increased exchange of information in tax matters.

The Convention's increased popularity and the Committee's increased power brought greater responsibility to all its members.

It's the increased order.

Opium production has increased.

Aid has increased significantly.

In order to enhance their livelihoods stability and profitability further, pastoralists need to be integrated into the formal economy. Effective trade networks and access to livestock markets would enable them to increase sales substantially.

Third claim unit Increased mortality Kuwait seeks compensation in the amount of USD 192,500,000 for increased mortality in Kuwait due to increased pollution resulting from the oil well fires in Kuwait.

We are thankful for the increased attention of Security Council members and for their increased investment in us.

United Nations agencies are coming under increased scrutiny, with many of their operations subjected to increased governmental restrictions.

The driver increased his speed.

Meat consumption increased five fold.

World population has rapidly increased.

Living costs have increased rapidly.

And increased therein the corruption.

And increased therein the corruption.

Increased resources allocated to education.

Their resources must be increased.

Increased competition in fund raising

Special procedures mandates have increased.

They borrowed money and put it to work to sustain their profitability. This gave rise to the first causes of the crisis the originate and distribute model of securitization and the extensive use of leverage.

Fifth, weak profitability, owing to high debts and default risk, low economic and thus revenue growth, and persistent deflationary pressure on companies margins, will continue to constrain firms willingness to produce, hire workers, and invest.

The actual amounts provided as incentives will depend on the degree of change needed, the time needed to achieve the objectives, the profitability of the livestock enterprise, and the relative negotiating power of the parties involved.

Prevention of diarrhoea and other diseases Increased school attendance and retention Reduction of drudgery and increased dignity Improved nutritional status