Some economists raise similar questions about other educational priorities of the Administration.

Even before the figures were released, many economists had raised their growth forecasts for China.

But economists involved in the planning process have been raising the issue all along.

Many economists have raised their growth forecasts for the year, from about 3.5 percent to 4 percent or higher.

The figures were not sufficiently robust to prompt economists to raise their forecasts.

And on this point, some economists are raising serious questions.

An economist will raise two points in reply.

Some economists have raised their forecasts since the start of the year and now expect a 4 percent expansion for 1989.

Now some economists are raising their forecasts to about 3.5 percent.

One economist raises the question of how to make sure that health care money is spent "responsibly."