It is, he adds, all about offering experiences to people which would not otherwise be available.
Most likely it is subtracted from capital that would otherwise be available for truly productive purposes.
Whistle-blowers offer a glimpse into a company that would not otherwise be available.
Government borrowing can soak up money that might otherwise be available to businesses and consumers.
Helmer told the programme the money could otherwise be available to "the German or other foundations which promote further integration".
The main complaint against the original, more expensive Westway plan was that the money might otherwise be available for subways.
'It is a tremendous opportunity to democratise education, which would otherwise be available only to the elite few.
Money diverted to such accounts would otherwise be available to pay benefits of current retirees and to finance operating costs of other federal programs, he said.
"In some cases, the information to be disclosed may not otherwise be available to the private company's competition, customers and suppliers.
"They enable investment in public projects in Scotland to be brought forward more quickly than would otherwise be available through our capital allocation and limited borrowing powers".
Big chains thrive because they provide goods and services of greater variety, better quality, and lower cost than would otherwise be available.
