But much of the decline appears to be structural, caused by new rules like the European working-time directive and a greater preference for shorter hours, including part-time jobs.

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Preference, which is built over time, drives bigger deals, shorter sales cycles, at higher margins.

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The former Rangers striker also urged the SFA to speed up the process of selecting candidates and make an appointment quickly to give the new manager time to settle in, indicating a personal preference for the Dundee United manager Craig Levein to be handed the job.

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While employees will have different preference functions, the employer will over time find a market clearing wage.

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Preference will be given to candidates already possessing at the time of application a Ph.

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It adheres to all the best standards of the German format: preference for strategy over randomization (there are no dice), an artificial time limit, no player elimination, and continuous engagement (what players do on their turns affects you, so you pay attention).

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At the same time, civil society needs to be made more aware of the tremendous change they can bring about by encouraging a preference for responsible companies.

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