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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

Leading Index Title:

Special Topic Title: Boeing and Microsoft

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen

16 MaySome Insurance

Forecasting turning points is difficult. Thus, in February, when we called for the Puget Sound economy to break out of its five-year sluggish state, we crossed a couple of fingers.

Volume: 4 - Number: 2

Leading Index Title:

Special Topic Title: Rest of Washington

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen

16 DecOn the Edge

In the aftermath of The Boeing Company announcement in January 1993 to slash commercial aircraft production by 30 percent, the Puget Sound region is now precariously perched on the edge of recession.

Volume: 1 - Number: 1

Leading Index Title:

Special Topic Title: International Trade

Authors:

  • Dick Conway
  • Doug Pedersen