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Common collocations with economy in American Collocation

economy noun

US /ɪˈkɑnəmi/

strong

booming
buoyant
dynamic
healthy
robust
stable
strong
thriving
vibrant

It is one of the most dynamic economies in the region.

weak

ailing
faltering
fragile
sagging
sluggish
stagnant
vulnerable
weak

They are attempting to rebuild the country’s fragile economy.

types of economy

advanced
capitalist
global
hi-tech
industrial
knowledge-based
low-carbon
market
mixed
planned
post-industrial
rural

They aim to develop a world-class knowledge-based economy by supporting hi-tech innovative companies.

make an economy stronger

boost
develop
kick-start
regenerate
revitalize
revive
stimulate
strengthen
transform

The export of grain and coal helped to kick-start Russia’s economy after the war.

make an economy worse

cripple
damage
devastate
harm
undermine

Any extra regulation could further damage an already weak economy.