1.   And in the end, if we accept those lowered standards for economic success, we will inherit an economy that will continue to under-perform.

2.   Chavez took office two weeks ago, inheriting an economy in shambles from President Rafael Caldera.

3.   Davis may inherit an economy slower than what Wilson has enjoyed over the past five or six years.

4.   He inherits an economy that was run into the ground by con men and crooks in the past decade.

5.   Kim inherits an economy in tatters.

6.   The PP will inherit an economy that is slowing, though still growing ahead of the EU average.

7.   They inherit an economy of which only a fifth is in private hands.

8.   Aquino was swept to the presidency, inheriting an economy in shambles and a country battered by years of dictatorship.

9.   Chavez has inherited an economy in ruins.

10.   It would be the second major strike against Mahuad, a political centrist who five months ago inherited an economy in shambles and a massive budget deficit.