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Turning Point

At the risk of jumping the gun, we do not want to pass up an important milestone for the Puget Sound economy. Following a three-year retreat, regional employment moved up sharply at the beginning of the year, marking a welcome turning point in the current economic cycle.

Volume: 12 - Number: 2

Leading Index Title:

Special Topic Title: Labor Force

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen

Setting the Stage

Latest government figures show that the Puget Sound economy is still on course to recovery. If aircraft employment stabilizes this summer, the economy will accelerate through the rest of the year and remain relatively strong in 1995 and 1996.

Volume: 2 - Number: 2

Leading Index Title:

Special Topic Title: Employment and Migration

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen