Some big internet firms even seek the government's input before launching a service, in effect involving it in product development.

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Jobs, as an input to production, by definition add to the cost of whatever the final good or service in question is, compared to doing the same with fewer or no employees.

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In addition to free VOIP, internet radio and wall mounted control stations for light , curtains and temperature, each room will boast three or more tablets to interface with room service and housekeeping, workstations with various international power outlets and chargers, and 3D flatscreen TVs set up to accept input (movies, Slideshows, presentations) from smartphones, computers, cameras, tablets or memory cards.

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