71.   And they are still convinced, despite the Reagan experience, that lower taxes will generate so much economic activity that revenue will actually rise.

72.   Another snapshot of economic activity will come into focus Wednesday, with the release by the Federal Reserve of its latest Beige Book report.

73.   Any rise in borrowing costs could slow economic activity and hurt earnings at construction companies and department stores, ahead of any other industries, analysts said.

74.   Any rise in borrowing costs could slow economic activity and hurt earnings at construction companies and department stores, ahead of other industries, analysts said.

75.   Any rise in interest rates are likely to slow economic activity and consumer spending.

76.   Argentine stocks next week are expected to reach new three-year highs on optimism that increased economic activity will boost company earnings.

77.   Argentine stocks slumped amid concern an upturn in economic activity will take longer than expected to occur.

78.   Argentine shares closed mixed, as steelmakers gained on expectation rising economic activity and new products will boost their earnings.

79.   ARGENTINE stocks rose, led by steelmakers and other companies that are expected to benefit from a pickup in economic activity.

80.   As a result, Spitzer asserts, economic activity has suffered.