[GHC] #9136: Constant folding in Core could be better

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#9136: Constant folding in Core could be better
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              Reporter:  simonpj     |            Owner:  nomeata
                  Type:  bug         |           Status:  infoneeded
              Priority:  normal      |        Milestone:
             Component:  Compiler    |          Version:  7.8.2
            Resolution:              |         Keywords:
      Operating System:              |     Architecture:  Unknown/Multiple
  Unknown/Multiple                   |       Difficulty:  Unknown
       Type of failure:  Runtime     |       Blocked By:
  performance bug                    |  Related Tickets:
             Test Case:              |
              Blocking:              |
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Comment (by simonpj):

 I too am concerned about code complexity that does not buy performance;
 and also on the effect on compile time.  That's not "no", just caution.

 Simon

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