Both men are conservative. The president's opponents have criticized his handling of the economy -- inflation is high.

VOA: special.2009.05.23

In fact,donations increased for some kinds of charities, including religious organizations, last year after adjusting for inflation.

VOA: special.2009.11.02

European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said last week that "strong vigilance" is needed to contain inflation.

VOA: special.2011.03.11

Heavy government spending could cause inflation unless officials find just the right time to act.

VOA: special.2009.08.28

The great increase in public spending raised the threat of high inflation.

VOA: special.2011.06.30

Inflation hurts,too. China's export-driven economy has been recovering from the worldwide downturn.

VOA: special.2010.06.18

But China could raise interest rates to control growth and inflation.

VOA: special.2010.06.18

"The committee continues to anticipate that the economic conditions -- including low rates of resource utilization, subdued inflation trends and stable inflation expectations -- are likely to warrant exceptionally low levels for the federal funds rate for an extended period."

VOA: special.2011.04.29

But there are concerns that increasing budget deficits and a return to inflation could stall the economic recovery.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16

In early 2008, Vietnam's inflation rate had risen to 25 per cent, while the country's trade deficit widened to more than $14 billion.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16

The United States Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says while inflation is low across most major economies there are very high levels of unemployment.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

Geringer has nothing but praise for the vehicle. "The MRAP ATV for this type of terrain I feel is more versatile, with the tire inflation system.

VOA: standard.2010.08.01

"Now of course the Chinese are beginning to lecture us, about how we need to balance our budget, and preserve the value of the dollar and avoid inflation.

VOA: standard.2009.11.10

Even before the global financial crisis hit late in 2008, the Vietnamese government was already working to halt galloping inflation and investment due to an overheated real estate sector.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16