Bismarck had opposed colonial acquisitions, arguing that the burden of obtaining, maintaining and defending such possessions would outweigh any potential benefit.

Ordinarily, in a benefit-burden analysis, continued life is considered to be a benefit, though the burden of treatment might outweigh it.

They are questioning whether the political and economic burdens may not now outweigh the benefits.

Many employers find that the added administrative burden outweighs the benefits of the Roth 401(k).

Where possible, the underlying cause should be treated to at least provide symptomatic relief when the burden of the therapy does not outweigh the benefit.

The burdens on human rights far outweigh the negligible benefits to public health or cost savings.

The Court determines whether the interstate burden imposed by a law outweighs the local benefits.

Only if the burden on interstate commerce clearly outweighs the State's legitimate purpose does such a regulation violate the commerce clause.

In the case of excessive distances, for example, the environmental burden outweighs the benefit.

They are worried that the administrative burden and the costs of an origin marking scheme may outweigh the benefits.