51.   Many economists believe some stimulus is needed to restore the economy fully.

52.   Many economists believe that it is low enough to signal nearly full employment and the beginning of labor shortages and wage pressures.

53.   Many economists believe that the lower rates will produce a recovery in home construction and in sales of housing-related products like washers and dryers.

54.   Many economists believe the attacks have forced the U.S. economy into a full-blown recession and increased the risk of a global downturn.

55.   Many economists believe the country is close to full employment, which could force employers to offer higher wages to compete for the workers they need.

56.   Many economists believe it now overstates inflation and have called for changes.

57.   Many economists believe it shrank in the fourth quarter as public employee strikes hurt business.

58.   Many economists believe that by September, when the next tankan is released, the Bank of Japan may have enough confidence to raise interest rates.

59.   Many economists believe that is unrealistic.

60.   Many economists believe the attacks have forced the U.S. economy into full-blown recession and increased the risk of a global downturn.