The effect on the economy would be determined by several factors. - Is there a minimum distance FTL can be utilized? Are we talking feet, miles, light years? - What is the smallest FTL drive available? Is this a pocket, backpack, vehicle, warehouse, star ship application? - Can FTL be used on Earth or is it limited to space travel? Of course, answering the first few questions may very well answer this one. - How difficult to obtain or how expensive is the exotic matter? - Who controls the technology? The answer to this question will determine what or whose economy is affected.