We have now had a truly ominous streak of chip warnings that span the spectrum of economic activity.

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Alan Green-span has had a voracious appetite for economic statistics, but no one thing or collection of things has consistently guided him.

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These attitudes span all ages, ethnic groups and economic groups, but non-voters are particularly prevalent among the young, poor and minorities, studies show.

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There is a high mortality rate -- with an average life span of only 47 -- minimal infrastructure and limited tools for economic development.

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