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16 AugSome Hurdles

Looking down the track, the Puget Sound economy has some hurdles to jump, not the least of which is an impending slowdown in the national economy.

Volume: 6 - Number: 3

Leading Index Title:

Special Topic Title: Two Washingtons

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen

16 AugNext Ten Years

The Puget Sound economy is in excellent health, according to mid-way figures for 1997. At the start of the year, following reports that Boeing would add thousands more to its work force, we predicted that business and government would create 33,500 jobs during the first and second quarters.

Volume: 5 - Number: 3

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Special Topic Title: U.S. economy, consumer confidence, Growth Management Act, multi-family housing, Pacific Northwest economy, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen