Journal Article

Advanced Manufacturing Is Vital across Nation, Including Eighth District


Abstract: Manufacturing has been one of the nation?s largest and most productive sectors dating back to the Industrial Revolution, and that remains true today despite a long-term decline in employment. As technological progress continues to alter the landscape of the economy, a subset of manufacturing industries known as ?advanced manufacturing? serves as a critical source of growth as these products drive productivity gains throughout the economy.

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2017

Volume: 25

Issue: 4

Order Number: 7