1.   Economists believe that economic recovery will begin to take root next year.

2.   Orthodox economists believe that a recession is now inevitable.

3.   Many economists believe the worst of the economic downturn is past.

4.   A leading French economist believes that the defeat of communism has merely presented capitalism with a new crisis.

5.   And more of the growth is coming from investment and less from consumption, a combination that many economists believe augers well for future economic growth.

6.   And most economists believe that rates will be slashed again when the Federal Reserve Board meets on Tuesday and Wednesday.

7.   And so has what most economists believe.

8.   As it is, with inflation still tame, economists believe the Fed has no reason to raise rates in the immediate future.

9.   At such times, government spending acts as a counterweight, adding to demand at a time when consumers and businesses may be in retreat, economists believe.

10.   A slide in the Nasdaq and a Dow Jones industrial average going sideways has, some economists believe, is taking the fun out of the shopping for Americans.