A tough economy, though, has led to an even more aggressive stance.

The economy today is also leading with information technology and life sciences.

The economy, jobs and unemployment led the list of most important issues for voters, with health care and education not far behind.

Economists and state employment officials say, the slower economy has not yet led to significant unemployment.

Asia's economies are leading the way out of the downturn.

During his term, a rapidly growing economy led to a dramatic increase in the assets held by national banks.

And, historically, a growing economy has led to wage growth.

Wartime economies led to the line closing from 1917 to 1919.

A robust economy might lead the committee to push up interest rates.

Asian economies, in particular China, will lead the increase.