They suggest that labour savings (relatively easily measured) are overestimated against less tangible costs.

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But ratifying this treaty would have tangible costs for our security .

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Studies show that street crime such as shooting deaths cost communities more than lives, Pollack said, citing emergency medical services and criminal investigation as tangible costs along with intangibles such as residents moving away to escape the threat.

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This approach can reduce costs, lower risk, and create tangible examples of sustainability throughout the value chain.

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Additionally, you could find opportunities to reduce costs, streamline processes or enhance customer loyalty, thus adding tangible value that could literally make you indispensable.

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Though it costs an investor real money to buy options on the open market, there is no tangible cost for a company to create some options internally and then issue them to employees.

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