budget
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Economists assume, for example, that consumers with limited income will allocate their budget to maximize utility—choosing the combination of goods that delivers the greatest satisfaction per unit of cost.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Its budget has not enjoyed the same expansion as that of other federal law enforcement agencies.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
But it also found hard-pressed councils trying to do the right thing in difficult circumstances - often as a result of issues such as budget cuts and specialist skill shortages.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Analysts told AFP that US government officials and lawmakers are likely to interrogate Cheng on the KMT's position on China and its decision to slash the government's special defence budget.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Mr. Fields had the budget for three actors, or types as he referred to them.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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