Journal Article
The economic performance of the New England states in 2001: an overview
Fitzgerald, Mary C.; Lydon, Amanda; Back, Thomas; Lovejoy, Kristin; DeCoff, Tom; Congdon-Martin, Joshua; Lee, Seok-Yee (2002-06)
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 ...
New England Economic Indicators , Issue Jun , Pages i-xii

Journal Article
The economic performance of the New England States in 2002: an overview
Fitzgerald, Mary C.; Aghdasi, Eamon; Back, Thomas; DeCoff, Tom (2003)
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

Journal Article
Growing... but slowing? : an overview of New England's economic performance in 2006
Langlois, Erin; Gerew, Nelson; Helou, Joanna; Fleming, Jessamyn; DeCoff, Tom; Nagowski, Matthew (2007-06)
New England?s economic performance was somewhat mixed during 2006. On one hand, all six states added jobs over the course of the year, and the region?s unemployment rate remained steady. The region as a whole picked up jobs in nearly all major industries. Export values and income and wages also increased. One the other hand, much of the economic growth experienced by the region was slower than that seen in the nation as a whole. Although the unemployment rate did not go up for the region, the nation saw joblessness decrease. Moreover, real estate markets, though weak nationwide, were even ...
New England Economic Indicators , Issue Jun , Pages 2-14

Journal Article
Letter from Storrs, Connecticut: UConn basketball is big in central Connecticut, and not just for the university
Canfield, Owen (2004-10)
When the Huskies are in town, bars are crowded, stores are busy, and restaurants flourish.
Regional Review , Issue Q 4 2003 / Q1 2004 , Pages 28-29