But it has its disadvantages, and in some ways those are growing.

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The Minneapolis Fed doesn't claim that Wal-Mart is a boon to every local economy it touches, just that its advantages outweigh its disadvantages.

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Eastern Germany may never overcome some of its disadvantages, such as its relative lack of big cities and the exodus of its elite.

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Certainly, it has its disadvantages.

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But this has its disadvantages.

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Third, membership has its disadvantages.

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Each has its advantages and disadvantages and ideally, the one that looks best to you is "best", so check both types of sets out.

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What are its advantages and disadvantages?

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That has certainly highlighted the macroeconomic disadvantages for its 12 member states.

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Again, this convenience does come with its own set of disadvantages.

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