| Macroeconomic policies were put to the test and employment growth decelerated. |
| When oversteer is present, the outside front wheel is decelerated to pull the nose outward slightly to keep the rear from overtaking the front. |
| World trade growth also decelerated sharply, commodity prices fell and deflation affected much of the world economy. |
| In 2001, following the deterioration in the global economy, economic activity decelerated somewhat but was supported by domestic factors. |
| Consumption growth remained buoyant and investment demand, sustained by high oil prices, decelerated but remained in positive territory. |
| Activity decelerated markedly throughout 2008, with a steep fall in the final quarter. |
