But higher commodity prices may tip the balance of risks, causing policymakers to lose their nerve.
We are asked to confiscate items that may tip the delicate balance towards the all-pervasive "youth culture".
"If a child is prone to have difficulty concentrating, the adrenaline response may tip the balance," Dr. Jones said.
As competition puts tight margins on field development, cutting edge technology may tip the scale for some stranded gas fields.
But new technology may tip the scales in favour of those abiding by the law, at least a little.
It is polling at less than three per cent, but a strong media campaign by its oligarch backers may tip the scales.
Still, James has always maintained he is a small-town kid from Akron who values loyalty; those feelings may tip the edge back to Cleveland.
The Election Commission's announcement on Monday may tip the scales toward the opposition movement, but it is unlikely to resolve the country's underlying political crisis.
The Toshiba Satellite 5205-S703 may tip the scales at close to eight pounds, but the foldable PC can muscle through just about any multimedia task set before it.
Nor can they be used to determine which, if any, kind or combination of hormones may tip the balance in favor of benefits over risks and for which women.
C2 Gamers Influence DVD Format New video game machines from Sony and Microsoft will play high-definition DVD's and may tip the scales in the battle between electronics makers over the dominant format for the discs.
