This optimisation phase led to a significant reduction in the estimated construction costs .

and ( iv ) a reduction in staff costs and the number of staff .

giving priority to the implementation of key identified profit improvement opportunities (including employment restructuring, cost reductions, yield improvements and distribution reorientation).

reduced loan loss provisioning .

To this end , the Pact prescribes that Member States specify medium term budgetary objectives .

Reserve requirement the requirement for institutions to hold minimum reserves with the central bank .

This resulted in reduced average costs of telephone services to consumers .

Significant back office cost reductions are possible through various measures .

Cost cutting , which had contributed to banks profitability in 2004 , lessened in 2005 .

What measures can be taken to reduce these inequalities?

Indeed , the expected substantial lowering of bank fees for crossborder payment services will be sustainable in the long run only if bank costs also decrease substantially . As a result of the Regulation , banks , particularly in countries with highly competitive and efficient national systems with low profit margins , have for the time being the option of either incurring

for Huta Labedy, implementing the cost savings programme and reducing reliance on the mining industry

A reduction in inflation is also indicated by other relevant measures of inflation ( see Table 2 ) .

The banks incurred significantly lower costs with STP and passed the cost advantages on to their customers in the form of considerably lower charges .

Other administrative expenses also declined , primarily due to a reduction in consultancy and professional fees .

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Reducing non wage labour costs would also enhance employment and the net income levels of workers .

They used a theoretical model to show how a reduction in search costs will affect the concentration in product sales.

The link between banks and their customers is a significant source of cost and offers significant savings potential if adequate procedures are implemented .

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Costs were primarily cut by reducing the size of branch networks and staff numbers .

In the U.S., over 200 airlines have merged, been taken over, or gone out of business since deregulation in 1978.

Perubahan iklim juga akan menyebabkan kerugian besar, bahkan jika upaya upaya mitigasi dan adaptasi yang kuat mampu diterapkan.

earnings figures seemed mainly to reflect successful cost cutting measures in the first half of 2003 , they were further supported by the recovery in general business activity during the second half of 2003 .

however , in the medium to long term , the European banking industry will benefit from cost savings and potential new revenue streams .

T h e i n c re a s e d competition between card schemes should also drive down fees for merchants .

The increased competition between card schemes should also drive down fees .

The ECB 's administrative expenses on staff , rental of premises , professional fees , and other goods and services amounted to Euros 316 million ( Euros 340 million in 2004 ) . Staff costs decreased primarily due to a change in the accounting treatment applied to the recognition of net actuarial gains and losses in respect of the ECB 's retirement plan and other post employment benefits .

The success of The Simpsons and the lower production cost prompted US television networks to take chances on other animated series.

The right of every person to use communication and information technology by means of reducing barriers and costs in addition to promoting their use by all.

Third , there is increasing evidence that the introduction of the euro has contributed to a reduction in the cost of capital in the euro area .

However , the decrease in raw materials prices and low interest rates may have combined to reduce the cost of building up inventories .

Reducing transfer costs, which average an estimated 9 of the value of transactions, would put more money into the hands of those who need it most.

This company shall also achieve higher productivity levels, through staff restructuring and reducing the costs of external services.

for Huta Buczek, obtaining the necessary financial support from creditors and local financial institutions and implementing the cost savings programme, including reducing the investment cost by adapting existing production facilities

Unit labour costs declined , and low rates of inflation were also apparent in terms of other relevant price indices .

Unit labour costs fell and low rates of inflation were also apparent in terms of other relevant price indices .

The workers have been helped with accommodation and language classes, and avoiding incurring the direct costs of racial discrimination financial, reduced employee moral and commitment, and cost to the image of the organisation resulting from adverse publicity

The enhanced credit support measures thus also contributed to an environment of lower market interest rates and favourable funding conditions .

A single acute 0.5 mg dose caused mild symptoms of intoxication and an average reduction of 38 in both measures of cholinesterase activity.

Turning to structural policies , measures that reduce adjustment costs and promote moderate unit labour cost growth are of the utmost importance in the current economic circumstances .

The system can operate on a real time gross settlement , gross settlement or net settlement basis .

This decrease in staff costs was , however , partially offset by the effect of an increase in staff numbers on total salaries .

Such improvements in the system design may entail costs for the individual system , but bearing this cost will lead to reduced risks , i.e. a reduction in potential future costs to the system itself , its participants or the entire economy .

A number of measures have been taken in Luxembourg , aimed , inter alia , at reducing non wage labour costs .