The next question is whether the unfortunate narrowness of globalization's success to date is going to negate the achievement.

FORBES: Sidelines

But the report says it suggests the narrowness of young people's view of the types of work available - and the failure of employers to present a broader picture of opportunities.

BBC: Teenagers' 'mismatched' job ambitions

While few House incumbents are likely to lose, the narrowness of the GOP's House majority means the Democrats could pick up just a handful of seats and still win control of that body.

CNN: Election 2000 overview: A lot is at stake for voters

However, the law's impact was limited by its narrowness that made it easy for gun manufacturers to evade.

CNN: Mass murder and powerful firearms

Other political analysts agreed the narrowness of the victory was bound to dent Blair's authority.

CNN: Blair narrowly wins crucial vote

Mr King's cautious confidence about the prospects for inflation and the narrowness of the rate-setters' decision both suggest that the bank will now be less aggressive in raising rates than the markets had feared.

ECONOMIST: Interest-rate prospects hinge on pay