"I think there are increases in other costs of goods and services that might increase prices over all.
At the same time, there are increases in high-skilled immigrants from India" and some other Asian countries.
Among those problems, he pointedly noted, are increases in corruption and income disparity and a decline in the government's credibility.
Even npower's pledge not to raise energy prices before spring 2015 came with the caveat "unless there are increases in wholesale energy costs or network charges".
Put both crises together, he said, and the results are "increases over the last two years like nothing I've ever seen".
In the end, the most important metrics in city branding are increases in property values and tourist spending.
The impact of those cuts is even greater since there are increases of $1.5 billion for additional security personnel and upgrades to embassies and other diplomatic buildings.
The recent decline in gas prices is probably helping, as are increases in the stock market even though only about half of Americans own any equities.
[C7.] The Economics of Weight Gain Researchers argue that the crucial economic factors that explain weight gain are increases in income and the food supply as well as the rise in the sedentary nature of employment.
Among the changes he is seeking are increases in the deductibility of business meals, entertainment and spousal travel; a reduction in corporate tax rates; and financial help in installing new security systems.
"I think the appropriate response is to say, there are increases in select cities, we need to address the problems in these cities, but this is not a need for national alarm".
