[But it has also led to some startlingly wide inequalities: environmental damage, disparities of education, poor working conditions, significant differences in wages,] factors that are part of the reason for the expected protests outside, ... We must work to right these inequalities. |
[The new prediction will be considerably lower,] possibly in the range of 3.5 percent, ... we are a long way from a global recession. |
A lot depends on the United States, |
All the evidence is that the best way to grow is to integrate into the global economy, |
All the evidence suggests that the best way to grow is by integrating countries into the global economy. The policies we are supporting are policies that have been shown to work -- we have not been given any plausible alternatives. |
I fear so, but I see no advantage to spelling that out. |
I generally prefer to abide by agreements I've signed. So that is at least one rationale for transferring the money. There are all kinds of other rationales, but that is my starting point. |
I generally prefer to stand by the agreements we have signed with them (the Palestinian Authority). |
It is in Israel's interests to avoid a collapse of the Palestinian economy. |
Of course, oil will be discussed, |
represents a strong and appropriate response to overcome Russia's current difficulties. |
Some see it as a threat, some see it as an opportunity and some see it as inevitable, |
The aggressive action by the Fed was extremely welcome, |
The Fed clearly believes we've reached bottom or will reach it in a month or two. They believe there's a lot of expansion in the pipeline from the very low interest rates and from the fiscal expansion. |
The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia authorities face the complicated task of stabilising and reviving a devastated economy after years of regional conflicts, international isolation and economic mismanagement. |