Many economists believe the answer to this question is yes.

If high prices continue, and most economists believe they will, the costs to the Government might fall further.

The early 1990's are likely to be years of no progress, many economists believe.

And few economists in or out of Government believe an economic crisis is at hand.

Economists believe the green economy will be the economic engine of the 21st century.

Economists believe this helped lead to the 2008 financial crisis.

And few economists believe that the economy will grow fast enough to add jobs in the next two years.

But many Western economists believe that both sides have it wrong.

Some economists believe the organization may grow into the world's biggest free trade area.

But few economists believe monetary policy can do enough soon.