But, when leaner economic times hit the area the district struggled to keep pace. (questeq.com)
On the other hand, it also calls for $ 100 billion from industrialized countries to help developing nations address climate change, which could be a hard sell in lean economic times. (canadianbusiness.com)
Emergent's wide range of expertise has enabled the company to retain business within its industry of choice even during lean economic times. (fooddrink-magazine.com)