1.   It is a common observation that spatial disparities tend to be reduced when national economies as a whole experience growth and vice-versa.

2.   Investments by U.S. companies already have increased sharply as Bangladesh experiences improved growth, she said.

3.   The world economy still faces a substantial risk that it could plunge into recession next year rather than experience sluggish growth, the World Bank says Wednesday.

4.   The world economy still faces a substantial risk that it could plunge into recession next year rather than experience sluggish growth, the World Bank said Wednesday.