11.   The free-trade agreement has tripled commerce between Mexico and the United States in less than a decade, undeniably benefiting both economies.

12.   The government has sought to ease concern over the swelling deficit, saying that rising imports represent investment in productive capacity that will eventually benefit the economy.

13.   Trouble for smaller banks will benefit the economy in the long run, analysts said.

14.   Like Alleyne, Norville said casinos can benefit the economy.

15.   On Tuesday, the Finance Ministry released an annual economic review to Parliament showing how that reform program continues to benefit the economy of this poor country.

16.   Robillard said that while immigrants benefit the economy and do not take jobs from residents, many Canadians think otherwise.

17.   She said fighting smoking would ultimately benefit the economy by reducing medical costs and productivity losses.

18.   They have cooperated closely in recent years to manage the world supply in an effort to keep oil prices at levels that benefit their economies.

19.   Greenspan called on Congress to cut the federal budget deficit, saying reduced spending would benefit the economy in the longer term.

20.   India has gone on record against the proposals, saying they would only be used to benefit developed economies, while inflicting economic damage on poorer nations.