The question is how much investment must come down and whether the reduction will cause a slump in the broad economy.

The average survivor benefit is no more than $13,000 a year, so this reduction will cause real hardship.

The reduction of sea ice will cause certain species populations to decline or even become extinct.

The reduction in air pressure inside the jar causes bubbles to grow to a larger size.

But the reduction did not cause more disruptive behavior.

The reduction in demand reduced business activity and caused further unemployment.

As a reduction of Federal funds is causing major cuts in local spending, the plan will require creative financing.

The reduction in pressure drag causes the ball to travel farther.

The reduction in field causes the motor to speed up until it destroys itself.

That reduction in demand should, eventually, cause inflation to fall.