11.   In that case, worldwide economic growth would be a full percentage point lower, the fund estimated.

12.   In this long-boom scenario of the future, periods of slow worldwide economic growth are very short and transitional, with no recessions and no depressions.

13.   Its manager, Ernest E. Monrad, said the current worldwide economic growth has raised the demand for capital and thus the pressure on rates.

14.   Lower base metal prices in London failed to drag down shares of producers amid rising optimism strong worldwide economic growth will translate into higher profits.

15.   Many investors are accepting lower yields because they expect lean global inventories, a seasonal rise in demand and worldwide economic growth to keep oil prices high.

16.   Much of the worldwide growth among smaller companies comes in emerging markets like China, India, Eastern Europe and Latin America.

17.   Others feared rising interest rates in Asia could lead to slower worldwide growth as demand cooled in the Pacific Rim.

18.   Others say the tumult in Asia will to drag on worldwide growth, crimping demand for U.S. exports and helping to ward off inflation.

19.   Others say the impact of slumping Asian markets on worldwide economic growth next year may be underestimated.

20.   Serves Exxon right for being in a business that serves no better purpose than supplying the petroleum needed to fuel worldwide economic growth.