21.   Brazil is experiencing a franchising boom as U.S. companies -- particularly fast-food chains -- take advantage of its new free-market policies and economic stability.

22.   Broadly speaking, in much of the developing world, a sudden increase in the consumption of meat is an indication of real growth in prosperity and economic stability.

23.   But as a measure of perceptions about the future of economic stability, the foreign exchange markets are often a telling indicator.

24.   But he pledged piously that once economic stability returns, he will work toward a balanced budget.

25.   But he insisted that the United States must use its influence to coax China toward democracy and economic stability.

26.   But Rojas Parra said these export industries are improving amid lower inflation and growing economic stability.

27.   But the economic stability of Culebra and dozens of other towns with subsidiaries of mainland companies does not come cheap.

28.   Colombia, for decades a bastion of economic stability, is now in the midst of a debilitating recession.

29.   Cities and towns are paying more attention to fiscal responsibility, productivity and long-term economic stability, according to a national report.

30.   De Ocampo said he would be the strongest candidate to ensure economic stability in his country.