Smith argues that an ethnic economy helps in several ways.

From 1984 to 1988, the strong economy helped state and local governments raise the money to continue programs that had lost Federal support.

The current economy does not help, with more people unemployed and candidates for public assistance.

Naturally, the improved economy has helped, but it's more than that.

The global economy has clearly helped some Americans and hurt others.

In the matter of resources, today's weak economy isn't helping anyone.

A robust national economy, however, has helped limit the damage.

Since 1986, the welfare rolls have dropped by 33 percent (a strong economy has helped as well).

The more robust economy of Texas doesn't help him much.

Helping the economy will help all income groups, they say.