No economy could possibly sustain the growth rate of the past eight years. It appears, at this point, that we are in a slowdown, but that is a relative term.
Inflation remains almost non-existent.
Productivity gains, which have been spectacular over the last 8 years, are still positive. Job growth, which has also been spectacular over the last 8 years, is still positive. We should all have such problems. But companies that have been able to bring on modern technology have been booming, and will continue to do well in 2001. It is the best in the world.