31.   First, Seiroku Kajiyama suggested a huge bond issue, the proceeds of which could be used to spur the economy.

32.   For a start, these moves reflect new optimism that Japan will cure its sick banking system and spur its economy out of recession.

33.   He could press for the tax cut as a way to spur the economy, some Democrats said.

34.   He said he hopes that an improved export outlook and warmer weather will spur the economy out of the doldrums.

35.   He needed to talk about economic issues differently, they said, and to spur the economy with new measures that went well beyond the recent tax cut.

36.   Higher interest rates slow the economy and reduce the risk of inflation, while lower interest rates spur the economy and entice consumers and companies to borrow and spend.

37.   In bad times, attempting to spur the economy solely through lower rates is akin to trying to push string.

38.   In addition, ministers and key LDP members hinted at additional government steps to spur the economy by providing more income tax cuts.

39.   In addition, Economic Planning Agency Chief Masahiko Komura suggested yesterday that there is still room to lower interest rates to help spur the economy.

40.   Indeed, at each of these stops Dole has spoken of the battle to balance the budget and the importance of eliminating the deficit to spur the economy.