1. The conjunction of low inflation and low unemployment came as a very pleasant surprise.

2. Low unemployment, a competitive job market and difficulties in recruiting and retaining sailors created the manning problem.

3. Other factors included a healthy job market, a rising stock market, strong home sales and low unemployment.

4. Thanks to the geek aesthetic of the high-tech industry, the work-in-your-jammies home office movement in today's low unemployment hiring environment, business casual wear has taken off in a big way.

5. The federal government attempts to use both monetary policy (control of the money supply through mechanisms such as changes in interest rates) and fiscal policy (taxes and spending) to maintain low inflation, high economic growth, and low unemployment.