Word: expansionism 
              
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For the U.S., nearing the longest expansion in history, some cooling of growth is inevitable. An accompanying step down by the dollar may even be beneficial, just as long as it doesn't lose its footing entirely.
But it was also important not to be too cynical. China is undergoing yet another awesome transformation, one marked by a pragmatic expansion of economic and individual freedom. We could sense both its promise and its limitations wherever we went: at a discussion with religious leaders in a mosque in...
It's easy to support a governor who can balance the budget and increase government services, all while cutting taxes. But such slights of hand may become more difficult if the economy does not continue its expansion, and voters may then give short shrift to Ventura's unique approach to...
Even as China's leaders become communist in name only, they have no intention of letting go of their tight grip on the reins of power. The experience of South Korea, Indonesia and even Taiwan shows that the expansion of prosperity under the tutelage of authoritarian regimes tends to cultivate...
A lack of sufficient research facilities prompted "an expansion of existing biomedical research laboratories that will promote a wide-ranging program of biomedical research," according to Eric P. Buehrens, associate dean of planning and facilities at the Medical School.