Too little control has resulted in warlordism and anarchy; too much of it caused poverty and cultural stagnation.

This may cause stagnation in production and investment, leading the country to a slow development.

From 1973 to 1990, all forms of rock music were prohibited (along with an important part of the cultural life), causing stagnation in the music industry.

For thirty years, the industrial decline has caused stagnation of the population (526,346 in 1968, 535,489 in 1999).

Cuba's labour regulations ultimately caused economic stagnation.

Litigation during the 1970s and 1980s caused stagnation in the small aircraft market, forcing the surviving companies to retain older, proven designs.

However he was concerned that the accelerating development of chess technique and opening knowledge might cause such stagnation in 50 years' time.

The idea that parties working together would cause paralysis and stagnation has quietly bitten the dust.

However, with the increase in automobile traffic, its situation on the edge of the country became a liability and caused economic stagnation.

Although the system of fixed, artificially low food prices kept urban discontent under control, it caused further economic stagnation.