51. Most economists look to monetary policy, which can be changed rapidly and often by the Federal Reserve, to keep the economy on an even keel. 52. On the other hand, Pradilla said the Fed could succeed in keeping the economy strong. 53. Prior to the attacks, only the mighty consumer was keeping the economy above water. 54. Raising rates keeps the economy hissing and knocking like a car with a missing cylinder. 55. Raising the minimum wage takes nothing out of the federal budget and may help keep the economy out of recession since it could spur consumer spending. 56. Restructuring in the service industries -- mainly in construction -- will keep the economy from surging next year. 57. Rising rates might hurt earnings and keep the economy from growing faster. 58. Rivlin credited both the declining federal budget deficit and past Fed interest rate actions with keeping the economy on an even keel. 59. Rivlin credited the declining federal budget deficit, and past Fed interest rate actions both with keeping the economy on an even keel. 60. She wants a candidate who is honest, and she worries about keeping the economy going, even though business has been good. |