1.   The Soviet Parliament imposed a ban on all strikes that would affect the economy.

2.   Other factors adversely affecting the economy included the Luzon earthquake and frequent power-cuts caused by a serious energy shortage.

3.   How far did war affect the economy or bring about social change?

4.   Although the tax increase is still affecting the economy, Matsushita said the moderate recovery was continuing.

5.   Although stock prices do not directly affect the economy, most economists believe that a bull market makes people feel wealthier and encourages them to spend more.

6.   An economic stimulus package passed in the coming months, he said, would be too late to affect the economy before it begins picking up on its own.

7.   Analysts continued to cite nervousness over financial and economic turmoil in many parts of the world and unmistakable evidence that the U.S. economy is being affected.

8.   And all these matters affect the economy in ways people do not always consider.

9.   And they had questions about his ability to lead and to affect the economy.