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The tenth district economy: trailing the nation
Smith, Tim R. (1988-12)
Despite improvements in agriculture and manufacturing, weakness in energy and construction left the economies of most Tenth District states with only slight gains in 1988. The district still lacks a strong, dominant sector to help it catch up with the nation in 1989.
Economic Review , Volume 73 , Issue Dec , Pages 19-31

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The relationship between the Tenth District economy and the national economy
Smith, Tim R. (1996-10)
Information about the national economy is typically available well before information about the regional economy. For example, national employment data are usually released about a month before data for individual states, and the state data are often revised subsequently, resulting in a lag of two months or more for accurate information. In addition, output data for the states are released several years after output data for the nation. This lag in economic data makes it difficult for regional policymakers and business planners to gauge current regional economic conditions and to make ...
Economic Review , Volume 81 , Issue Q IV , Pages 77-90

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Prospects for the tenth district energy industry
Smith, Tim R.; Sheesley, Tim (1991-07)
Economic Review , Volume 76 , Issue Jul , Pages 33-46

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The tenth district economy: catching up
Smith, Tim R. (1987-12)
Economic Review , Volume 72 , Issue Dec , Pages 16-27

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The tenth district economy: avoiding recession?
Smith, Tim R. (1991-01)
Economic Review , Volume 76 , Issue Jan , Pages 5-16

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Employment growth in tenth district metropolitan areas
Smith, Tim R.; Gibson, Lynn (1987-10)
Financial Letters , Issue Oct

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Manufacturing: a silent force in the Tenth District economy
Smith, Tim R. (1993-07)
Economic Review , Volume 78 , Issue Q III , Pages 59-71

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Targets of state and local economic development policy
Smith, Tim R.; Ferguson, Deron (1995-07)
State and local policymakers typically have three targets for their economic development policies: outside businesses, existing businesses, and new start-up businesses. Attracting outside businesses especially large manufacturing plants has long been a popular economic development activity, but increasingly this approach has come under fire. As policymakers reexamine the effectiveness and appropriateness of economic development policy, an understanding of how resources are currently allocated among the three main targets is essential.
Regional Economic Digest , Issue Q III , Pages 4-11

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The Tenth District economy: continued sluggishness ahead
Smith, Tim R. (1986-12)
Economic Review , Volume 71 , Issue Dec , Pages 28-39

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Economic development in the nation's heartland: issues and strategies
Smith, Tim R. (1988-05)
Economic Review , Volume 73 , Issue May , Pages 3-9