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Economic growth expected to continue at slower pace in 1989
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Zones reduce foreign trade cost
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Defense cuts foreseen
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Textile industry recovers
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Choosing between an adjustable rate and a fixed rate mortgage
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The competitiveness of rural county manufacturing during a period of dollar appreciation
Some observers contend that manufacturing activity in rural areas has been more adversely affected than in urban areas by foreign competition. It is true, of course, that the economies of some rural areas have been devastated by closing of key manufacturing plants. Even if plant closings were distributed randomly among rural and urban areas, however, some rural areas (as well as some urban areas) would suffer greatly because of their "company town" character. We found little empirical support in the literature for the claim that rural areas on average suffered disproportionately from ...
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Manufacturers post gains in the fifth district
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District business closings run below national rate
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Exporters vs. nonexporters: a follow-up study
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New survey monitors district manufacturing activity