These reforms also improved the flexibility and competitiveness of the British economy.

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Apple is not opposed to such a result if it occurs in the context of an overall improvement in efficiency, flexibility and competitiveness.

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It believes reform should be "revenue neutral" and that though these changes may increase its own taxes, it would not be opposed to such a result "in the context of an overall improvement in efficiency, flexibility and competitiveness".

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It follows his attempts to stimulate growth and reform the labor market by passing a law in January the government says will increase flexibility for French companies and spur competitiveness.

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The idea that flexibility (along with new technology and international competitiveness) creates jobs might seem less than revolutionary.

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We look forward to continuing to work with Congress, the wireless and mobile phone industries, and most importantly you -- the everyday consumers who stand to benefit from this greater flexibility -- to ensure our laws keep pace with changing technology, protect the economic competitiveness that has led to such innovation in this space, and offer consumers the flexibility and freedoms they deserve.

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