51.   Former communist countries of eastern Europe and Latin America offer encouraging investment prospects, the report said, because of improved economies and deregulation.

52.   Grolsch, a medium-sized brewer, said improved economies in Northwest Europe did not translate into increased spending by consumers.

53.   However, some analysts warn that an improved economy could increase imports and frustrate hopes for a large surplus.

54.   Ireland has registered a general growth in immigration because of its improved economy over the past few months.

55.   Seasonally adjusted, companies expecting an improved economy fell sharply to its lowest level in nearly a year.

56.   She chalked up the increase to an improved economy, which has given pet owners more cash for advanced care for their pets.

57.   The improved economy is evident in the avenues and alleyways of downtown Rangoon.

58.   The improvement resulted in part from the improved Swiss economy and continued strength of the United States and Asian markets, it said.

59.   Analysts commented that French economic recovery stimulated imports, but the improved economies in other major industrial countries pushed exports up as well.

60.   Better government and an improved economy would also help reduce tensions, he added.