Grammar fix
local economy
the economy in a particular area or community
The system of money, jobs, and businesses in a specific town, city, or region, not the whole country.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Tourism brings a lot of money into the local economy.
In my opinion, supporting small businesses is important because it helps the local economy grow.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: It helps to the local economy.
Say: It helps the local economy. / boosts the local economy.
'Help' takes the object directly — no 'to'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'The local economy' is the term; 'pecuniary system of the region' is jargon.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
the local economy
- boost
- support
- hurt
- stimulate