11.   More space typically means lower occupancy rates and lower prices, according to basic economics.

12.   Stern himself denied that his comments had been insensitive and attributed the backlash to basic broadcast economics.

13.   The answer is basic economics.

14.   They once even taught a basic economics course together at MIT, although they lectured on alternate days.

15.   You see, the usual riposte to this sort of thing involves a weary reiteration of the basic economics involved.

16.   But what about the basic economics of the trade here in Asia right now?

17.   David was obviously trying to give his son a quick lesson in basic economics.