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Economic Outlook: Here We Grow Again?. Matt Croucher PhD Chief Economist Arizona Public Service Co. US GDP: Where We Currently Stand. Time For “THAT” Discussion. Which Sparky?. US GDP: The “New Normal”………?. US Long-Term Unemployed: Structural Problems?.
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Economic Outlook: Here We Grow Again? Matt Croucher PhD Chief Economist Arizona Public Service Co.
US Labor Force Participation Rates by Age: Dispelling a Myth • 25 – 49 year olds have rates above 80 percent – have stayed relatively flat
Cumulative Supply of Excess HousingAPS Territory, Metro Phoenix
Arizona Total Nonfarm Jobs: The Climb has begun • Seasonally Adjusted
Conclusion • We are seeing signs of (sustained) traction/rebound in the Arizona Economy • Need to remember that the long-term fundamentals are still in place • My real GDP forecast? • D: One of the above