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The Recovery Is Sustained: The Nebraska Business Forecast Council, Randy Cantrell
The Recovery Is Sustained: The Nebraska Business Forecast Council, Randy Cantrell
Business in Nebraska
In September and October of this year, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita combined with an already-stretched world oil market to generate a spike in energy prices throughout the United States. The price spike naturally generated concern for the economy. Most recent recessions in the U.S. economy have been preceded by peaks in oil prices. Did the energy price spikes following Katrina and Rita derail the quickly-growing U.S. economy? The early evidence, and the economic outlook, suggest that the answer is no.
Despite the hurricanes, third quarter GDP growth continued to be very strong, exceeding 4%. Further, strong job growth returned to …
Business Priorities For Reducing The Cost Of Doing Business In Nebraska: Recent Results And Industry Differences, Eric Thompson, Cory Buland
Business Priorities For Reducing The Cost Of Doing Business In Nebraska: Recent Results And Industry Differences, Eric Thompson, Cory Buland
Business in Nebraska
The cost of doing business in Nebraska influences many Nebraska proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations operating throughout the economy. Four times a year, the Bureau of Business Research surveys Nebraska businesses about factors that influence the cost of doing business in the state. This report presents the results of a survey sent to 500 Nebraska businesses during July and August of 2005.
The survey presents businesses with a list of 19 cost factors ranging from market-driven matters (such as the cost of supplies and raw materials, labor costs, or utility costs) to factors more directly tied to federal, state, and local …
Continued Growth In Nebraska, Saeed Ahmad, John Austin, Tom Doering, Ernie Goss, Bruce Johnson, Donis Petersan, Eric Thompson, Keith Turner
Continued Growth In Nebraska, Saeed Ahmad, John Austin, Tom Doering, Ernie Goss, Bruce Johnson, Donis Petersan, Eric Thompson, Keith Turner
Business in Nebraska
National economic conditions will continue to favor growth over the next three years. Increased business investment will combine with rising industrial production, expanding exports, and moderate increases in consumer spending to grow the economy. The rate of inflation is expected to increase as well.
The rate of real (inflation-adjusted) growth will moderate compared to strong economic growth during 2004. Real gross domestic product will grow 3 percent to 3.5 percent over the next three years. High oil prices will remain a drain on the economy, siphoning spending from domestically produced goods and services. Fuel prices are expected to remain at …
Business Priorities For Reducing The Cost Of Doing Business In Nebraska, Eric Thompson, Jyothsna Safnath
Business Priorities For Reducing The Cost Of Doing Business In Nebraska, Eric Thompson, Jyothsna Safnath
Business in Nebraska
The cost of doing business in Nebraska affects all residents of the state. It directly influences the profitability and prospects of tens of thousands of Nebraska proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. The indirect effects may be even more far-reaching, affecting both the cost of living and the quality of life in the state. Business costs influence the prices that businesses must charge for providing goods and services. These costs even affect whether certain retail and service businesses survive in small and mid-size Nebraska communities. The cost of doing business also may influence the size of the Nebraska economy. Many Nebraska manufacturers, …