In the modern version of things, however, overcrowded schools and high property taxes, rather than outright scourges, put a check on growth.

In the end, war puts a damper on economic growth, an ideal environment for bonds to flourish.

At best, many governments will have to pay higher interest rates to borrow, putting a damper on growth.

This, in their view, would put a brake on economic growth and neutralize the effect of tax cuts the Government is introducing in 1990.

By putting the brakes on economic growth, even gently, China is slowing an economy that must roar just to keep unemployment from rising.

They have chosen their path with increased taxes, we are talking about lowering taxes and putting emphasis on growth.

Both could put the brakes on economic growth in Japan.

Military spending also fell unexpectedly, while a surging import bill put a drag on overall growth.

The plant puts on new growth, which is covered in rusty-coloured fur, in summer.

Often these are matters that undoubtedly put the brakes on such growth.