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Economy: Recession - Or Not?

Economy: Recession - Or Not?

The risk that a negative external shock or major policy mistake will tip our economy back into a recession is 40 percent for the U.S. and 45 percent for Georgia.

Published: February 2012
Economy: The National Picture

Economy: The National Picture

It will be at least 2015 before the labor market replaces the 8.8 million jobs lost during the period leading up to, during and in the immediate wake of the recession.

Published: January 2012
Economy: Reversal Of Fortune

Economy: Reversal Of Fortune

Painful as it has been, the restructuring of Georgia’s economy should enhance the state’s competitiveness going forward.

Published: December 2011
Economy: On The Home Front

Economy: On The Home Front

Recent foreclosures were often the result of job losses rather than poor decisions made at the time the home was purchased or lax lending standards.

Published: November 2011
Economy: High Marks For Life Sciences

Economy: High Marks For Life Sciences

One job out of every 40 in the state owes its existence to the life sciences industry.

Published: October 2011
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