Since the 1980-81 school year, both public and private four-year institutions increased at more than twice the rate of inflation, on average.

Without an estate tax, these financial institutions would increase their income substantially.

In the past two decades, the major internationally active financial institutions have significantly increased the share of their earnings from derivatives activities.

From that time the institution has increased its links with prestigious institutions abroad.

Some institutions have increased the minimum test score they will accept.

Both individuals and financial institutions increased their debt levels relative to historical norms during the past decade significantly.

Polish sociologists and their institutions have also increased participation in various international organizations and research programs.

And finally, individual institutions in the Massachusetts system could increase scholarships for foreign students to keep pace with the tuition rise.

In pursuit of those petrodollars, many financial institutions have increased their focus in the Middle East.

If these institutions increase their small business lending by 10 percent or more, then the rate falls to as low as 1.5 percent.