31.   But some of the government officials and most of the independent economists have warned that devaluation is necessary.

32.   Claims of a low inflation rate have been disputed by opposition parties and independent economists, who claim it is much higher.

33.   Goh did not mention recession, which had been predicted by many independent economists and investment institutions.

34.   He has since launched several multi-million dollar projects that independent economists have criticized as over-priced.

35.   However, independent economists suggest the inflation rate could reach double digits by the end of the year.

36.   However, independent economists have expressed doubts about recent government data.

37.   Independent economist Ivan Vujacic said the cost of the Kosovo campaign further adds to an already ailing economy plagued by mismanagement and sanctions.

38.   Independent economist Jassem al-Saadoun said the below-average performance was largely due to looming bad debts deadlines.

39.   Independent economist Jassem al-Saadoun said the sluggish trading was partly due to traders concentrating on a few blue chips such as the Gulf Bank.

40.   Independent economist John Robertson said the farmers were correct in warning the lawlessness and seizures threaten to plunge the economy deeper into crisis.