1.   As a consequence, almost every economy benefited from rapid growth and high employment.

2.   And although the U.S. economy would by and large benefit, the backfire of low oil prices could imperil U.S. interests.

3.   A healthy economy will benefit all, as the nation is fortunate enough to experience now.

4.   A strong economy benefits stocks by aiding corporate earnings.

5.   A. The American economy has benefited from agile companies that can quickly shed or add workers, often on a contract basis without fringe benefits such as health insurance.

6.   But the Sematech example does indicate that when the government allows -- indeed, encourages -- industry leaders to collaborate, the national economy can benefit.

7.   Colombia will not suffer immediate hardship even though its flourishing economy benefits in part from drug profits.

8.   Companies are also increasing capital investment, the bank said, and the economy is benefiting from an increase in net exports.

9.   Even though that growth came predominantly from exports, the central bank said the domestic economy also benefited.

10.   Greenspan said there is no certainty that the projected surpluses will materialize, and that the economy would benefit more from reducing the national debt than from tax cuts.