u.s. economy

I don't think so.At least the economy of USA is not increasing after the invasion.They may just want the oil of Iraq.

Basic macro-economic principle would tell us no. I think that the U.S. economy woes are based on that fact that real estate prices in the US have been artifically inflated. The problem is that there is a glut in housing and inventory still needs to be sold off. This is a temporary issue that will level out this year.