Word: undercutting
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...Putin, ranging from the latest round of NATO expansion to the conclusion of some sort of agreement on missile testing and the reduction of nuclear arsenals. Since Putin suffers perpetual criticism from the Russian security establishment for allowing the U.S. to do whatever it wants, Washington is unlikely to undercut him by making much of a fuss about atrocities in Chechnya...
...revenue brought in by shops like these. The marijuana trade, estimated by some to be the biggest cash crop in the United States, would generate revenues in the billions with a moderate tax of 50 cents per joint. Even with higher taxes, the legally distributed marijuana would still undercut the illegal prices because black market price inflation is so high. Thus decriminalization would eliminate the black market for marijuana...
...good and evil to be won, so be it. Who are we to take the consolation of right away from a dying soldier, to ask that he fight while denying the justice of his cause? The military and the university are designed to meet different ends and we undercut the efforts of the former when we criticize it for not operating by our skeptical standards...
...strong reason for that, analysts say, is Dell's ability to undercut the competition's prices without sacrificing profit. By making machines only after receiving an order, Dell can keep inventory low and turn it over quickly. That reduces overhead and the risk of getting caught with unsold, out-of-date models. Conventional manufacturers, including Legend, build machines according to forecasts of market demand. If predictions are wrong, a lot of unsold hard-ware can pile up in the supply chain...
...appears that Dell can undercut Legend's prices despite China's protectionist tariffs. The American company offers a starter PC for $97 less than Legend's comparable entry-level model. Any pricing edge enjoyed by Dell could increase over the next several years; China's entry into the World Trade Organization means tariffs on imported PCs will decline from 13% to zero...