1.   Although the date has not been officially set, many economists think this recession ended last December.

2.   And, some economists thought the bank would have been more cautious in its inflation outlook because of the recent money supply figures.

3.   Asked what might endanger the expansion, Clinton talked about the trade deficit and what some economists think is a worrisome level of debt.

4.   Almost no mainstream economist thinks the current expansion will end in a recession any time soon.

5.   But few economists are thinking beyond this year.

6.   But few economists think that fiscal stimulus and bank reform alone are enough.

7.   But if the trend continues, and most economists think that it will until early next year, the widening deficits will grow increasingly difficult to explain.

8.   But many economists think a cure for the cyclic downturn is within reach.

9.   But many economists think it will take much longer for apartments to turn over.

10.   But many independent economists think the industry exaggerates the potential damage.