That, at least, is some comfort at a time when our national economy seems to be searching for its next story line.

当下，我们的国民经济似乎正在寻找下一个“故事情节”，这至少是一种安慰。

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They refer to countries where the economy is steadily growing while each year more and more people fall below the poverty line.

他们提到，在一些国家中，经济稳步增长，但每年却有越来越多的人滑落到贫困线之下。

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The picture painted by GDI throughout the downturn is one of an economy substantially weaker than indicated by GDP: one more in line with the employment data and with the experience of most Americans.

在衰退期GDI所形成的图像反应的本质上经济状况比GDP所反映的要疲软，而这幅图更贴近就业数据和美国民众的感受。

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It also calls for admitting temporary workers into the country in line with the demands of the economy.

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Elaborate mechanisms of patronage, graft and corruption ensure that profits from the underground economy line their pockets.

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Furman, meanwhile, describes the current economy as aflat line on the CSR phenomenon curve.

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This financing would give the company some much-needed breathing room and a chance to step back from bankruptcy, while the company hopes for an improved economy and bottom line.

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