1.   Stable prices will then allow the market mechanism to give clear, unambiguous signals of relative scarcities.

2.   Although intended to make the tax reduction palatable for moderates, Lott said the trigger mechanism would give Congress an incentive to spend too much.

3.   In addition, they say, it constitutes an assault on the long-established principle that society needs a mechanism to give the hopelessly indebted a fresh start.

4.   Its dispute-settlement mechanism gives aggrieved nations that prove their case on trade issues the right to impose sanctions on other countries with international approval.

5.   This mechanism would give the industry financial predictability, but would not shield it from any liability.

6.   Alliance officials have stressed, however, that the new mechanism will not give Moscow a right of veto over NATO actions.

7.   Developing countries wanted a new mechanism likely to give them more control.