The upshot of all this activity is a marked reduction in the rate of new infections, though sceptics point out that the fall began before ARV use and circumcision became widespread, and that the role of behavioural changes (including a greater willingness to use condoms) should thus not be underestimated.

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The net effect of the law is therefore likely to be a small reduction in the economic activity of LA County and no greater safety for any of the actors at all.

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The Committee took this action in light of evidence pointing to a weakening of economic activity and a reduction in inflationary pressures.

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One advantage of the economic slowdown was the reduction in mining activity that made equipment makers like Caterpillar and Hitachi offer better deals.

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First, you'd see more of an inventory-reduction-driven rebound in activity.

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He would do this in concert with a reduction in the amount of tax deductions that distort economic activity.

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Powell said a reduction of violence in the Middle East would boost economic activity in the West Bank and Gaza.

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However, most of the spending cuts have come through a reduction in capital expenditure which would hurt economic activity, even as expenses on subsidies have continued to remain elevated, analysts said.

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The EEA report identified a range of factors that contributed to the reduction during 2008, including less demand for power as economic activity slowed.

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