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Observations: on pins and needles
There are still reasons to sew, even though apparel prices have dropped.
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Observations: smart art
Investing in fine art versus the stock market.
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Observations: playing for real
Analyzing economic behavior using virtual world cybergames.
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Putting out the welcome mat: how big is the tourism industry?
New England receives more than 100 million visitors every year. But assessing their impact on the local economy is tricky; and the answer partly depends on where you look.
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The economic performance of the New England states in 2001: an overview
The year 2001 marked the end of a ten-year economic expansion for the nation and New England. Both the recession that began in the first quarter of 2001 and the terrorist attacks of September 11 weakened the region's labor market, which had built strength in the 1990s and through 2000. Employment in nearly all of the region's states and major industries declined in 2001, while unemployment became more widespread. Furthermore, the value of exports dropped across most major industries and destinations. The region's residential real estate market remained robust, however, as prices increased ...