21.   Jospin, unveiling his platform Tuesday, presented a solidly leftist program of a shorter work week and a new tax to deter speculative investment.

22.   Lack of clarity over whether central government decisions can actually be applied in the provinces continues to deter foreign investment.

23.   Mandela pledged his government would increase efforts to reduce a staggering crime rate that has threatened to undermine economic gain by deterring foreign investment.

24.   Since reformists came to office in November, they have worked to eradicate corruption and simplify legislation, factors that deterred investment.

25.   That deters private investment, Lameda said.

26.   The Cambodian government fears labor unrest could deter foreign investment, seen as crucial to rebuild the country after decades of war and turmoil.

27.   The Cambodian government fears the unrest could deter foreign investment seen as crucial to rebuild the country after decades of war and turmoil.

28.   The Congress move was decried by business leaders, who said a prolonged political battle would undermine confidence in the economy and deter foreign investment.

29.   The goal of the legislation is to deter foreign investment in Cuba.

30.   The new government has worked to eradicate corruption and simplify legislation, factors that deterred investment.