1.   He appeared on a panel at the conference Monday, discussing the economics of biotechnology before a packed audience.

2.   He discussed economics.

3.   The leaders will discuss economics, the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, and social problems like the spread of disease.

4.   Zhu is likely to be at his persuasive best when he discusses economics, an area where he has broad knowledge and unusually sweeping powers.

5.   In the past months, Soros had suggested meeting with Mahathir to discuss international economics.

6.   In the past months, Soros has suggested meeting with Mahathir to discuss international economics.

7.   On Friday, the sides again discussed industry economics rather than specific proposals.

8.   None of the retailers will discuss the economics, but Black, the retailing analyst, offered an estimate.