41.   Economists warn of an impending labor shortage, as the state begins to run out of experienced white-collar workers.

42.   Economists warn that the stalling of the bull market cannot help but take a toll, eventually, on consumer spending.

43.   Economists warn that this number will swell as the government spends tens of billions to bail out its debt-ridden banks and corporations.

44.   Economists warn, however, that international investment data are too imprecise to draw firm conclusions.

45.   Economists warned of more rocky times, however.

46.   Economists warned that the energy discounts are not enough themselves to rescue an economy mired in recession.

47.   Economists warned that the trade surplus will continue to expand, as Japan turns to exports to fight its way out of an economic slump.

48.   Economists also warned that devaluation could bring inflation and even risk recession.

49.   Economists have warned the sustained decline in industrial machinery purchases could presage slowing production.

50.   Economists have warned, however, that inflation could start accelerating from next year as a result of policies of the Socialist government.