Word: depths
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Volcker. In his fierce determination to conquer inflation, Volcker restricted the growth of the U.S. money supply so sharply that interest rates rose above 20%. The policy worked, but many thought it contributed mightily to the most punishing recession since World War II. The depth and duration of the slump put a severe strain on Volcker's relations with the Reagan Administration, cool to begin with. The Chairman, a nominal Democrat and a 1979 Jimmy Carter appointee, made no secret of his dismay at Reagan's $200 billion deficits. Administration officials, led by Treasury Chief Regan, reciprocated...
...brakes, it could halt the young recovery, which has been under way only since the beginning of the year. In some ways, that economic upturn is stronger than anticipated. Retail sales in May rose 2.1%, their strongest rise in months. But the recovery's true breadth and depth are as yet unshaped. Unemployment is down, but only slightly, to 10.1% of the U.S. labor force, and the 10.1% of the U.S. labor force, and the layoffs...
...many qualities a student could praise in Professor Klein. I would like to mention a few in particular. First, the extent and depth of her knowledge of the subject matter is obvious, yet not intimidating. She knows political science well and draws on her vast knowledge in lectures and discussions, formal and informal. She is able to do so and still encourage students to ask questions and learn--an unusual ability...
...issue discussed in depth at the conference was the observed differences in ability and interest in playing the games between the sexes, and then related ability to deal with computer and video technology. Most participants agreed that males seem more interested in playing the games...
...other hand, the acting in Jedi is better than it was in the other two. Ford was always good as the likable, daredevil cynic, but Fisher and, most particularly, Hamill have broadened and matured their talents. In his final scenes with Vader, Hamill provides Luke with a hitherto unsuspected depth of personality. Despite its shortcomings, which are relatively minor in context, the film succeeds, passing the one test of all enduring fantasy: it casts a spell and envelops its audience in a magic...