Were Thailand the only country to suffer a currency meltdown, Delta would be even better off.

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's users leave, or even check in less frequently, its revenue growth would suffer.

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But there was a fear that it deterred MPs from disclosing mental health problems or even seeking treatment - and since a quarter of adults would suffer from depression, it could discourage a large proportion of the population from seeking to serve.

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So, even though an employer would correctly estimate that his business would suffer if he alone were forced to pay for benefits, the fact that his labor market competitors are being put under the same obligation means that the labor market overall will readjust in a way that is much less threatening.

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Once in Chapter 11 bankruptcy the unions would have less clout and GM might suffer greater costs (for example to its reputation, and with consumers even less willing to buy the cars).

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Bond investors have consequently ditched Irish debt because of fears they would suffer a haircut, or in other words, lose some of their investment when Ireland tries to refinance or even when it gets bailed out.

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