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Will high farmland values hold?
Henderson, Jason; Akers, Maria (2009)
Main Street Economist , Issue 6

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A rural rebound in 2010
Akers, Maria; Henderson, Jason (2010)
In 2010, rural America was at the forefront of the economic recovery. As sluggish job growth reined in the U.S. economy, rural firms harnessed stronger global commodity demand and raced ahead of their metro peers. In fact, rural job growth sped up in the second half of the year with jobs stretching 2 percent above year-ago levels in the third quarter, outpacing metro gains. In addition, rising exports of farm commodities and manufactured goods spurred job and income gains in rural communities, fueling optimism for economic prospects in 2011.
Main Street Economist , Issue 5

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Nebraska’s key industries drive growth
Akers, Maria; Kauffman, Nathan (2014-03)
Nebraska Economist

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Will rural prosperity prevail in 2008?
Akers, Maria; Henderson, Jason (2008)
The rural economy was strong in 2007. Record farm incomes were fueled by rising ethanol demand and by stronger export demand, which was driven in part by a weaker dollar. Farmers used the year?s higher profits both to strengthen their financial conditions and to boost investment in land and equipment. Meanwhile, businesses on Main Streets reaped benefits from the higher farm spending, and the fortunes of energy-dependent regions brightened with higher energy prices. ; As the year progressed, however, the outlook for the rural economy began to dim. Following national trends near the end of the ...
Economic Review , Volume 93 , Issue Q I , Pages 69-86

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Less uncertainty about future corn prices highlights liquidity
Akers, Maria; Kauffman, Nathan (2013)
Main Street Economist , Issue 5 , Pages 1-7

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A spring rebound in Nebraska's housing market
Akers, Maria; Henderson, Jason (2012)
Nebraska Economist , Issue Jun

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Nebraska’s job growth accelerates
Henderson, Jason; Akers, Maria (2012)
Nebraska Economist , Issue Sept

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Strong sales spur Nebraska job gains
Akers, Maria; Henderson, Jason (2012)
Nebraska Economist , Issue Mar

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Nebraska shakes off the summer slowdown
Henderson, Jason; Akers, Maria (2012)
Nebraska Economist , Issue Dec

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Manufacturing nudges Nebraska’s economy forward
Kauffman, Nathan; Akers, Maria (2013-06)
Nebraska Economist