11.   Increased exports were boosted by higher oil prices, which encouraged domestic investment, particularly in coal mining.

12.   The OECD survey examined the latest measures introduced by the Turkish government to encourage private investment in industry, regarded as crucial to the success of long-term economic restructuring.

13.   The measures, which Menem chose not to present to the Congress, were designed to encourage foreign investment, further reduce inflation and boost productivity.

14.   Investment would be encouraged in the underdeveloped south-east region, and allegations of human rights abuses there would be scrupulously investigated.

15.   In his previous period in office Kang had initiated a joint venture law which had attempted to encourage Western investment in the North Korean economy.

16.   If consumer demand rose, this would both cause the high interest rate and encourage higher investment.

17.   His nomination is for work in using the arts to encourage economic investment in North East Wales.

18.   Mr Simon, however, said he believed the changes would encourage additional investment in existing oilfields and raise the prospects of extending their productive life.

19.   If the money supply is not also falling at the same rate, interest rates will fall and so encourage new investment.

20.   It can encourage foreign tourists to spend their money or it can encourage foreign investment which will provide income.