As Lawson observed, in late 1970s England, the high rates of taxation created a flourishing tax-avoidance industry.

FORBES: Political Economy

By the late 13th century, Italy had a flourishing goldsmith and jewelry industry, from which sprang the architects and artists who created the Renaissance.

FORBES: Fact and Comment

"We will not appeal the Court of First Instance's decision to the European Court of Justice and will continue to work closely with the commission and the industry to ensure a flourishing and competitive environment for information technology in Europe and around the world, " Microsoft said in a press release on Monday morning.

FORBES: EU's Hard Line Cows Microsoft

Alas for Brazil's taxpayers, not only is this flourishing growth industry of local government costing them a fortune, but the bill will rise.

ECONOMIST: Brazil

AfBAA founder and chairman Tarek Ragheb says that Africa requires a well-developed business aviation industry to support the continent's flourishing economies and realize its business potential.

CNN: Private jets spread their wings in Africa