Without question, economists say, rising oil prices cause less economic pain than they once did.

Critics say the fund's programs often cause needless economic pain.

Making tax cheats feel economic pain is also central to the plan.

But a new Web tool, being announced today, will let people with assets see how much more they could give without economic pain.

Others warn that the government needs to show results soon, as the economic pain is only just beginning.

In recent months, and especially since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the economic pain has spread well beyond heavy industry.

"Please understand the necessity of the economic pain we must bear and overcome."

What about these charges that you're insensitive to the country's economic pain?

The Administration has resisted those calls out of fear that aggressive action might cause too much economic pain.

The social and economic pain being felt by families in Scotland's coastal communities is very real.