"it is argued" and "in column "

Posted by Sphinx on July 26, 2003

1."It is argued that books will be no longer necessary after each family owns a computer."
Does "It is argued" mean "it is inferred or indicated"?

2."The export increase in column by 10 percent over last year."
Waht does "in column" mean?

• "It is argued" and "in column " Henry 07/26/03
  • "It is argued" R. Berg 07/26/03