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The economic performance of the New England states in 2004: an overview

The year 2004 marked the beginning of New England?s economic turnaround. After three consecutive years of job losses ? not to mention 86 years of World Series famine ? the region emerged victorious. All six New England states added jobs over the course of the year and experienced reductions in unemployment. Job growth in the region, however, was sluggish compared with the nation overall. Recovery was also reflected in strong exports growth, increases in the economic activity index, and improved consumer confidence. Although consumer price inflation in New England was milder than in recent ...
New England Economic Indicators , Issue Apr , Pages i-xiv

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Regionalism picks up speed: New England states find common ground

Initiatives crossing northern New England state borders?including Amtrak?s Downeaster service, joint Maine and New Hampshire efforts to save Portsmouth Naval Shipyard jobs, and Northern Forest Center collaborations?suggest regional economic activity is bigger than ever.
Communities and Banking , Issue Win , Pages 20-22

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The economic performance of the New England states in 2003: an overview

Burdened by the poor performances of the labor markets in Connecticut and Massachusetts, the New England region lost jobs for the third year in a row. The region lost jobs in nearly all major industries and added jobs in only two: leisure & hospitality and education & health services. Even with an unemployment rate that rose, New England had a lower rate of joblessness than most other Census divisions and the nation overall. Demand for residential real estate remained strong, as home prices soared at above-average rates. Consumer price inflation persisted at a higher rate in the region than ...
New England Economic Indicators , Issue Apr , Pages i-xiv

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New England approaches the 1990s

New England Economic Review , Issue Jan , Pages 31-45

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An overview of New England's economic performance in 2009

Like most of the nation, New England continued to suffer economically in 2009. Job losses, rising unemployment, declining personal income, and slumping real estate markets all contributed to one of the worst years for both the national and regional economies. However, while economic conditions were among the worst New England has seen, the region's overall economic performance was better than that of the nation as a whole.
New England Economic Indicators , Issue Q2 , Pages 4-14

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New England rural development conference

A recap of the June 15, 1998 conference sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Rural LISC, and others, to better understand the economic development challenges facing rural New England.
Communities and Banking , Issue Fall , Pages 6-7

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Stories of connecting

Every day, the people of the Boston Fed connect with their world and their region. From identifying trends in data to encouraging collaboration among key populations, Boston Fed employees bring unique backgrounds and talents to their work to better the economic conditions for all in our region and nation. Here, we share three stories of those connections.
Annual Report

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Like father, like son: have we changed our penny-pinching ways?

Our Yankee ancestors were known for their hard work, individualism, and aversion to excessive displays of wealth. Although much has changed since then, New England still shows remnants of its Puritan past.
Regional Review , Issue Q 2 , Pages 24-30

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The economic performance of the New England States in 2002: an overview

Following a weak performance in 2001, New England's economy continued to struggle throughout 2002. The region faced faltering employment levels, rising unemployment, and escalating consumer prices. Economic uncertainty was reflected in dwindling consumer confidence. Despite a rather gloomy labor market, New England's residential real estate and export markets flourished.
New England Economic Indicators

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An overview of New England's economic performance in 2008

Like most of the nation, New England suffered economically in 2008. Job losses, rising unemployment, and slumping real estate markets were all factors in one of the worst years for the region?s economy. Nevertheless, while the recession certainly took its toll, it did not affect New England as much as it did the nation as a whole.
New England Economic Indicators , Issue Q2 , Pages 2-11

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