21. Beveridge found that average income rose nationally, in part because the average was pulled upward by large increases in income among the rich. 22. Aegon said operating income rose at most of its business units in the first quarter. 23. After all, incomes were rising. 24. But as income rises, sales tax becomes less of a factor. 25. During the quarter, consumer spending continued to drive the economy as U.S. personal income rose. 26. Disparities in worth fails to shrink even when incomes rise. 27. Ems-Chemie said it is confident financial income will rise. 28. Eventually Viagra will be in the index, and as its price falls in the face of competition, the deflator will fall and measured real income will rise. 29. Excluding the currency impact, net income rose six percent in the quarter, the company said. 30. Family income rose in the July to September period, as did financing costs and sticker prices. |