The expected economic dividends of the peace path did not materialize; the Palestinian standard of living dropped by 20 percent.

In his view, the state's investment in workers' health, financial security and education pays big economic dividends.

With the unemployment rate estimated at well above 20 percent, Jordanians have yet to see clear economic dividends from the peace treaty.

Another economic dividend of youth is relatively low health care and pension costs.

But in general, upgrading the nation's infrastructure pays economic dividends.

The economic dividends of peace could be great.

The policy has already paid handsome economic dividends: low inflation and a competitive economy.

Were Britain to join the narrow rate band, the effect would be the same, and the economic dividend is there to see.

"Just think what dividends, both political and economic, such a discussion could deliver for our country and its whole population," the newspaper said.

France has also reaped linguistic and economic dividends in Africa.