Open Knowledge Repository - World Bank

A Comparative Methodology for Measuring Supply-Side Domestic Payment Costs: Results from a Pilot Study

The authors apply a Heckman selection model to the 2003 Investment Climate Survey (ICS) to investigate supply-side ...
The New York Times

For Republicans, Trump’s Hands-Off Approach to Health Care Is a Problem

The prospect of soaring health care costs could exacerbate Americans’ feelings about affordability, an issue that President Trump has tried to downplay. But Democrats plan to keep the issue front and ...
Yahoo

Here’s What It Costs To Charge a Tesla Monthly vs. Using Gas for a Subaru Outback

But like other EVs, Teslas do have charging costs. They’re just not as high as what you might pay at the pump for your Subaru. Here’s how much it costs to charge a Tesla each month versus paying for ...
MarketWatch

Humana’s stock falls as Medicaid, health-benefit costs are still problems

Shares of Humana Inc. took a hit in early Wednesday trading, as the health insurer cut its outlook for both Medicaid-membership growth and the profitability of its overall insurance business. While ...
Morningstar

Humana's stock falls as Medicaid, health-benefit costs are still problems

Profitability on insurance benefits is seen falling more than expected as costs rise, while Medicaid membership is now expected to grow much less than previous forecasts Humana's stock falls as ...
WOKV

Housing costs top list of most important problems facing Florida, UNF poll finds

Jacksonville, Fl — Housing costs, property insurance, and property taxes are the most important problems facing Florida today. A poll by UNF’s Public Opinion Research Lab finds concerns over housing ...
News4Jax

UNF Poll: Housing costs ranked most important problem facing Florida; voters divided over eliminating property taxes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The basic cost to live in Florida continues to be the most important problem facing homeowners across the state. That’s just one of the findings to come out of a new University of ...
Reuters

Oreo-maker Mondelez to use new generative AI tool to slash marketing costs

NEW YORK, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Snack maker Mondelez (MDLZ.O), opens new tab is using a new generative AI tool to cut costs for the production of marketing content by 30% to 50%, a senior executive told ...
CNET

Your AI Videos Use Way More Energy Than Chatbots. It's a Big Problem

Katelyn is a writer with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators. Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating our lives, shaping the content ...
Seeking Alpha

Mondelez International plans to cut marketing costs through the use of a new AI tool

Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) sees an opportunity to use generative AI tools to cut marketing expenses significantly. A senior executive told Reuters that an AI tool developed with Accenture ...
Marin Independent Journal

Rising veterinary costs pose problems

We often talk about the importance of regular veterinary care for our pets. But along with that regular care — and certainly in cases of accidents or serious illness — comes the cost. According to the ...