Since then, however, the economy has proved to be robust.

But as it turned out, the economy - and consumers, for that matter - proved stronger than expected.

The economy at that time proved difficult for many manufacturers.

So the economy may now prove to be much weaker and harder to revive than people assume.

Similarly, a local economy may not prove effective for the operation of redistribution policy.

But on the upside, our economy has proven surprisingly robust in recent years.

Their only risk, he said, is if the economy proves to be slower than perceived.

In the long run, few doubt that the Japanese economy will prove itself fit, particularly its manufacturing sector.

Now: I think the country and economy proved to be more resiliant than expected.

Although the economy is proving stronger than expected, it's still quite mature.