"We're taught not to waste things, but in the context of 'don't waste money, '" Romer says.
If producers are rational, they should not waste money on ads that consumers will ignore.
If you're looking for examples of ways to waste money on renovations, there are lots of choices.
When there is a large spread between dividend tax rates and capital gains rates, dividends just waste money.
So they end up making bad choices that often waste money and deprive the military of needed capabilities.
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You may be surprised how many things drop off your want list before you waste money on them!
They say it is not wise for a country like Indonesia to waste money developing aircraft, missiles, even submarines.
"Or if we move in the next few years we don't want to waste money putting money into this place, " he said.
To those who say why waste money in such a small city?
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Critics contend that keeping interest rates artificially low to encourage borrowing merely encourages companies to waste money and avoid improving their efficiency and competitiveness.
When people suggest that, what a waste of money to make federal buildings more energy efficient -- why would that be a waste of money?
He remembers the benefits of the Barcelona Olympics in 1992, but is afraid the government will waste money on the Games at a time when business is suffering.
The issue is people waste money in a sales situation that could be put to good use whether it is simply to add to lifestyle, pay down debt, or to invest.
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These are examples of potentially needless care that not only can waste money and time, but sometimes can harm, says the warning being issued Thursday from medical specialty groups that represent more than 350, 000 doctors.
He said the package would waste money on an unnecessary missile system and objected to provisions that would expel service members found to have the AIDS virus and ban abortions in U.S. military hospitals overseas.
Doing this rather than looking at traffic reduction measures is a complete waste of money.
No one today would argue that the Lewis and Clark Expedition was a waste of money.
The GM crop is a "waste of money" and could "ruin" the wheat market, he adds.
For such an expensive and high profile commercial endeavor, what a waste of money and effort.
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Security technologist Bruce Schneier believes that the body scanning machines are a waste of money.
Getting an appraisal is a waste of money since you don't need it to list your home.
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Being a consultant myself, I am not of course saying that consultants are a waste of money.
But some critics say they are a waste of money and could undermine the role of chief constables.
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Every frugal person will tell you this is the biggest luxury on which you could waste your money.
Previously, the DUP has said that a referendum on a united Ireland would be a "waste of money".
It is regarded by some as one of the EU's most successful policies, and by others as a waste of money.
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