101.   At that time, economists thought the economy, which had been stuck in a yearlong slump, was beginning to show tentative signs of a revival.

102.   But economists thought it made sense.

103.   But most economists think the spillover will only dampen, not douse, the U.S. economy.

104.   But most economists think the rate cut is important to help Europe weather the slowing economy.

105.   Economists are thinking about deflation.

106.   Economists once thought a modest easing of prices would be good for Japan, now in its third recession in a decade.

107.   Economists had thought the central bank may be finished with its tightening moves because of signs that growth has begun to slow.

108.   In fact, some economists think the ongoing weakness in Asian economies and the currency devaluation there have helped the U.S. economy, to some degree.

109.   Many economists think those rate reductions will help the economy recover by the spring.

110.   Many economists think using those funds for debt reduction is wise because it would help push interest rates down and keep the economy strong.