21.   But many economists argue that the inflation threat has been overstated.

22.   But many economists also argue that the Maastricht Treaty leaves room for interpretation and never did compel nations to hit exact numerical targets.

23.   But many economists argue that India should quicken its integration with the global economy as the best path toward lower prices, growth and new jobs.

24.   But many economists argue that the French economy is healthier than it looks.

25.   But now some economists argue that Asian countries cannot depend on each other or on the West to fuel a recovery.

26.   But some economists argue that rising home prices must eventually have a spillover effect, pushing up rents and the daily cost of owning a home.

27.   But most economists argue that a surge in labor costs would aggravate unemployment.

28.   But other economists have argued that labor costs, while rising, have played no role so far in the gradually accelerating inflation rate.

29.   But the opposition economists argue that many countries would quickly run much higher deficits as soon as their economies weakened.

30.   But some economists argue that some inflation might encourage consumers to spend more to avoid rising prices.