That's how recessions — or depressions — begin, and that may be the most important consequence of all.
And that may be the most important consequence of Mr Blair's going.
Despite its shocking casualty figures, the most important consequence of Antietam was off the field.
The most important consequence of Stonewall was the gay-pride parade that marked the first anniversary of the uprising.
The most important consequence of domestication of animals consists of a sharp change in their seasonal biology.
The most important consequence and hope for enlightenment is the rise of secular humanism, which with growing acceptance is stepping into the breech.
A Guardian US survey of its readers found that pressure on food and water supplies is considered the most important consequence of climate change.
The most important consequence of the successful Greek appeal to Athens was the beginning of the Athenian empire, or Delian League (the latter is a modern expression).
The most important consequence of that stonewalling, I'd argue, has been the failure to extend much-needed aid to state and local governments.
By far the most important consequence was the realisation that it was no longer acceptable to kill those dogs who had either not made the grade or come to the end of their racing lives.
In the long run, the most important consequence of the Iowa presidential caucuses this year may be the impression they leave of Gov. George W. Bush on voters across the nation.
