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Holding Together

A course in regional economics often begins with a deceptively simple question: what is a region? The word is commonly used in the context of politics (the middle-east region), climate (the arctic region), and topography (the Appalachian region).

Volume: 15 - Number: 2

Leading Index Title:

Special Topic Title: Regional Forecasting

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen

Good Cheer

End of year is a fitting time to sum things up. Economic statistics for 2006 have not been finalized, but so far the numbers look good. The 3.5 percent gain in Puget Sound employment, if it holds up, will be the best showing in eight years.

Volume: 14 - Number: 4

Leading Index Title:

Special Topic Title: Population Change

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen

Looking for the Bounce

Past recessions suggest that once the Puget Sound economy touches bottom it vigorously bounces back. One year after the low point of the 1981-82 recession, employment was expanding at a 6 percent annual rate. But there are reasons for thinking that this time will be different.

Volume: 10 - Number: 2

Leading Index Title:

Special Topic Title: Consumer Expenditures

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen

No Time for Pessimism

One trait of a pessimist is the ability to worry during good times. Up to a point, this may be practical. Taken too far, it can lead to missed opportunities.

Volume: 5 - Number: 4

Leading Index Title:

Special Topic Title: Boeing and Microsoft

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen

Even Better

Last May, after presenting an optimistic outlook, we posed the following question: could it be even better? With each new report out of The Boeing Company, the answer seems to be yes.

Volume: 4 - Number: 4

Leading Index Title:

Special Topic Title: Regional Forecasting

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen