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16 SepPolitical Show

In a prelude to next year's general election, politicians put on a costly show this summer. After a lengthy debate--one that could easily have been mistaken for a farce--Congress raised the federal debt ceiling at the very last minute.

Volume: 19 - Number: 3

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Special Topic Title: Washington Aluminum Industry

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen

16 MarOr Not to Be

"To be, or not to be, that is the question." Shakespeare's line from Hamlet keeps coming to mind whenever there is talk of recession. In February, Global Insight called for a short and shallow downturn for the nation, while the Blue Chip panel predicted a narrow escape.

Volume: 16 - Number: 1

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Special Topic Title: Michigan Recession

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen

16 NovNo 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

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Special Topic Title: Boeing and Microsoft

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen

16 NovEven 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

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Special Topic Title: Regional Forecasting

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen