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16 AugDown the Road

Despite bumps along the way, the Puget Sound economy has enjoyed a good ride. Since 1970 employment has expanded at an average annual rate of 3.3 percent, faster than the 2.1 percent national rate.

Volume: 7 - Number: 3

Leading Index Title:

Special Topic Title: Regional Forecasting

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen

16 AugOn Cue

The Puget Sound economy, playing the role of the comeback kid, has performed better during the second half of the last three decades. As if on cue, it shifted into high gear at the start of 1996.

Volume: 4 - Number: 3

Leading Index Title:

Special Topic Title: Washington Commercial Banks

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen

16 AugA Pause

In spite of an unexpected decline in employment this spring, Blue Chip economists contend that the "odds of a (national) recession this year or next are modest." Evidence supporting this opinion includes a confident consumer, lower mortgage rates, a weak dollar (lifting exports), and strong capital spending.

Volume: 3 - Number: 3

Leading Index Title:

Special Topic Title: Changing Demographics

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen