The case for higher oil prices Nov 19, 2009
But as the market price rises, new sources of oil with higher marginal costs will be developed. Marginal costs, therefore, are instrumental in determining future oil prices. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
When oils ain't oils Nov 18, 2009
Deepwater production from Angola and Nigeria, considered (along with offshore Brazil) to be exciting new frontiers, operate with marginal costs of about US$90 per barrel. And at US$100 per barrel and more, Canadian tar sands and unconventional sources come into play. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Egypt: Desert Winds Stir New Hope Sep 10, 2009
" Germany, a world leader in wind energy production, has 24,000 MW of installed wind power capacity - about a fifth of the world's total. Denmark, with 3,100 MW of installed capacity, uses wind turbines to generate more than 20 percent of its electricity. Egypt is committed to phasing out subsidies on oil and gas, and privatising electricity production and distribution - a move analysts say should encourage investment in the wind power sector. It has also reduced tariffs on imported renewable... (allAfrica.com)
CPS accused over lawyer savings Jul 27, 2009
compare the short-run marginal costs of deploying in-house advocates with the fees of self-employed barristers ... "The CPS... compare the short-run marginal costs of deploying in-house advocates with the fees of self-employed barristers. This is plainly wrong. "Barristers' fees necessarily include an allowance for long-run costs and fixed overheads; the CPS incur such costs too but ignore them. (BBC News -- UK)
CPS under fire over savings claim Jul 27, 2009
Consultants Europe Economics said: "The CPS... compare the short-run marginal costs of deploying in-house advocates with the fees of self-employed barristers. This is plainly wrong, both economically and as a basis for policy-making. "Such skewed comparisons will always favour CPS advocates over the self-employed Bar, and will encourage the CPS to acquire excessive numbers of advocates and excessive accommodation and overhead costs to support them. " The report said the calculation deficiencies... (Ananova -- Headlines)
Cooperative Federalism Jul 23, 2009
Unfortunately for utilities, these solutions have a drawback more or less in common and, unless something is changed, their marginal costs and state oversight impacts on utilities are both negative. Neither electrons nor carbon molecules respect borders. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Success: Failure breeds success Jun 29, 2009
"Do it faster and cheaper using a prototype model and that way you'll keep marginal costs down and the risk will be lower.". Another tip is to take a portfolio approach to creative endeavours. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The future of ‘Free’ Jun 28, 2009
With processing power, storage capacity, and bandwidth all exponentially expanding, the marginal costs of these goods and services are dropping fast ... At the same time, while the explosion in computing power, storage, and connectivity has unquestionably cut marginal costs, some costs are proving more stubborn than others. (Boston Globe)
Buying local is not always the best deal for Corvallis (June 17) Jun 17, 2009
A question should address the marginal costs a voter is willing to incur for the marginal benefits of buying locally. Another CSC goal is to revive Corvallis watersheds to conditions that provide healthy habit supporting reproducing populations of cold-water native fish. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Is It Time to Buy Oil? Apr 4, 2009
In the near term, our dependence on oil isn't going anywhere, and the general trend of rising marginal costs of production provides a cushion for oil prices. The scarier risk is not exposure to oil stocks if oil prices fall, but a lack of exposure to oil stocks, should prices skyrocket again. (MSNBC -- Business)
Letters to the editor: April 2 edition Apr 3, 2009
This is a quote from an e-mail Julie Dobrow sent me: I believe that Lincoln does everything within its power to cover its costs in providing a Preschool program Any non-Lincoln students in our preschool are contributing more in revenue than the marginal costs of providing them services. Note that Ms. Dobrow does not say they are covering their costs. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Palo Alto digs in for train-tunnel battle Apr 1, 2009
One way to get close to fund the marginal costs is to sell the Air Rights above the tracks. There must be other mechanisms. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
The Hardest Job in America Mar 22, 2009
Unlike manufacturers, which can alter marginal costs, states cannot easily cut costs when revenues drop. Indeed, many think that state spending is and countercyclical since, in many respects, it becomes more important when the economy dips. (Slate)
Prison costs raise concern Mar 16, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Updates, photos and interactive trail map with live standings. (Anchorage Daily News)
Is this the market bottom? Mar 13, 2009
Moreover, public sector banks are unlikely to be earning a margin over their marginal costs on the flavour of the season mortgage lending at directed rates even without considering potential delinquencies. The spectre of non-performing loans looms large on the banking system with a slowing economy despite being deftly postponed by creative restructuring. (India Times)
When to cut a deal, and when to run Feb 11, 2009
"Create scenarios, and know when you have to walk away. You don't want to be making these decisions based on last-minute negotiations. Every dollar you take out of your marginal costs is a dollar that can be passed along to clients without hurting your business." ... Know what drives marginal costs, and be ready to make concessions based on that, not on what your gut tells you. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
