This and other themes about capitalism are covered in the forthcoming book, (Nov. 3), How Capitalism Will Save Us: Why Free People and Free Markets Are The Best Answer In Today's Economy, by Steve Forbes and Elizabeth Ames (Crown Business).

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"We think residential construction will continue to support economic growth, but it will be difficult to offset weakness in other parts of the economy, like manufacturing, " said Elizabeth Ptacek, senior vice president and real-estate analyst at KeyBank in Cleveland.

WSJ: Stocks Approach Multiyear Highs

Bata Shoe Museum curator Elizabeth Semmelhack noted that over the course of history, heel heights rose when the economy fell.

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While he meets Queen Elizabeth and her prime minister, Tony Blair, many of his ministers notably those of defence, economy, foreign affairs and education will meet their British counterparts.

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Trust me, though, when I say, it was thought-provoking to hear Elizabeth Isele, co-founder of Senior Entrepreneurship Works, talk about the role senior entrepreneurs can play in our economy to create jobs, and what needs to change policy-wise to encourage this engagement.

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