Gross value added is calculated at the level of branches of the economy as the value of output of goods and services less the value of intermediate consumption.

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In the banking context, face recognition technology could be just what branches need to raise their level of service.

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At least 6, 000 jobs will have to be cut and 200 branches closed to get costs down just to Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi's level.

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