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Details of Income Statement Items (Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Selling, transport and marketing expenses [Abstract] |  |  |
Transport | $ 553 | $ 497 | $ 475
Cost of labor | 125 | 122 | 119
Other | 120 | 127 | 128
Selling, transport and marketing expenses | 798 | 746 | 722
General and administrative expenses [Abstract] |  |  |
Cost of labor | 172 | 170 | 188
Professional Services | 44 | 49 | 77
Other costs | 41 | 42 | 56
General and administrative expenses | 257 | 261 | 321
Research and development expenses [Abstract] |  |  |
Cost of labor | 38 | 40 | 48
Other costs | 17 | 15 | 25
Research and development expenses, net | $ 55 | $ 55 | $ 73

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