But it may be that outside forces are more important: for example, a European Union that forbids cosy cartels, American pension funds that demand open accounts for their investments in France, or even the influence of the euro in promoting competition and cross-border mergers.
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As Okrent characterizes him in the book, Wheeler was the Karl Rove of his day, but who now could cite his influence or even pick him out of a lineup?
Perhaps a strong economy has bred complacency, or perhaps the influence of the pollsters has grown even weightier.
Should we reassess our policy and see if we can find a better way to influence events there, or is that even possible?
If the damage from the scandal was limited to British newspapers, or even to Mr Murdoch's reputation and political influence, it would be manageable for the company even if dire for him.
Community and governance: vast swathes of the literature are about how institutions, the presence or absence of corruption (even the type of it) influence growth.
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But history shows that the biggest influence on federal deficits and debt is not taxes or even spending but economic growth.
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Proof of the Vatican's irritation came with a stinging statement Saturday complaining of "unverified, unverifiable or completely false news stories, " even suggesting the media is trying to influence the election of the next pope.
Even in asking for permission you influence whether someone is likely to criticize or praise you to others.
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We'll never know how much influence that ad -- temporarily suspended when Santorum's daughter was hospitalized -- or the even nastier ads that would surely have followed had on Santorum's decision.
And, even if General Wiranto does not end up on the winning ticket in one way or another, he can powerfully influence the bargaining.
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