They are often portrayed as self-contained or economically self-sufficient.

Cuba is the only economically self-sufficient country in the Socialist world.

The 600-member tribe adopted a new constitution in August and is working on a plan to be economically self-sufficient.

The proceeds from these sources was invested in industrial and agricultural development projects, which allowed Israel to become economically self-sufficient.

Curriculums for older children did not stress ways to become economically self-sufficient.

The awards, the use of the money, and the efforts to become economically self-sufficient created problems.

The poll found that 74 percent of residents believed there were other ways for the tribe to become economically self-sufficient.

James believed that a lumber industry would help the Roanoke colony grow and become economically self-sufficient.

All have endured untold hardships to become economically self-sufficient in America.

That talk of total energy conversion-of a decentralized world in which each man was an economically self-sufficient unit- "Do you mind?"