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Lengthy periods of economic stagnation or decline have almost always left society more mean-spirited and less inclusive, and have usually stopped or reversed the advance of rights and freedoms.

长期的经济停滞或衰退几乎总是使社会变得更加刻薄、更缺乏包容性，通常还会阻止或逆转权利和自由的进步。

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Having ruled Pakistan more or less outright for almost a decade, Mr Musharraf is blamed for many of its troubles.

ECONOMIST: Pakistan

The proportion of those with nine or more years of education to those with nine years or less has almost doubled in the past decade, from 47.8% in 2001 to 80.8% in 2009, Volpon says.

FORBES: In Brazil, Strong Labor Market, Weak Economy

It will give the government a chance to push through a reform that is more or less cost free and is popular with almost everyone - the exception being specialist libel lawyers.

BBC: Cheering the changes