11.   Some economists view three or more consecutive declines as a sign that the economy is facing a serious downturn.

12.   Still, economists view the worse-than-expected deficit with concern.

13.   The business survey is viewed by economists as a more reliable gauge of job activity.

14.   The debate in Prague drew more laughter than serious reflection, but it started a discussion many economists view as critical to the future economic success of Eastern Europe.

15.   This local labor market, incidentally, is already well beyond what economists now view as full employment.

16.   Today, most economists view wage-and-price controls as a disaster, since inflation kicked in again as soon as they were lifted.

17.   Private economists generally view the assumptions underlying the estimates as reasonable, unlike previous periods when politicians cooked up rosy economic scenarios to produce mythical surpluses.

18.   But economists view the slowing in overall growth as a good thing that will help extend the life of the recovery by making sure inflation rises only modestly.

19.   But economists view the slowing in overall growth as a good thing that will help extend the life of the recovery by ensuring inflation rises only modestly.

20.   Economists view reductions in excess stocks a positive development because it brings supplies more in balance with demand and puts companies in a more stable position going forward.