The Goss Institute

The Goss Institute for Economic Research is an independent bi-partisan think tank designed to conduct quality business and economic research that provides innovative, practical recommendations that affect change and public policy.

Our research and assessment analysis spans from local to global perspectives.

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January 2010 Mountain States Economy

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 12:21

Mountain States Leading Economic Indicator Begins Year
on Strong Note with Elevated Inflation

January survey results at a glance:

  • Business conditions index climbs above growth neutral for fourth straight month.
  • Firms added jobs in the region with anticipated layoffs down significantly.
  • Inflation gauge indicates elevated inflationary pressures in the pipeline.

For Immediate Release: Feb. 1, 2010

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January 2010 Mid-American States Economy

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 12:16

Regional Economy on Expansion Path
But with Elevated Inflationary Pressures

January survey results at a glance:

  • Leading economic indicator rises above growth neutral.
  • The employment index indicates slight job additions for January.
  • Inventories declined for the 16th straight month but pullbacks are slowing.
  • Inflation gauge is more than double January 2009’s level.

For Immediate Release: Feb. 1, 2010

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December 2010 Mountain States Economy

Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/24/2010 - 20:41

The Purchasing Economy Survey

“Welcome to our January report covering December survey
results. According to Supply Managers this economic recovery
is frail and the likelihood of a return to recessionary conditions is
rising.

BAILING OUT FANNIE MAE
FREDDIE MAC & THE FEDERAL DEBT

This past month the U.S. Congress once again opened the national
piggy bank to the biggest of the big financial institutions. On
December 24, the U.S. Treasury announced that it would provide

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December 2009 Mid-American States Economy

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/05/2010 - 12:51

Regional Economy Ends Decade on Subdued Note: Slow Growth Ahead

December survey results at a glance:

  • Business conditions point to a frail recovery in 2010.
  • For December only 11 percent of firms reported an increase in employment while 16 percent indicated their firms reduced jobs.
  • Inventories declined for the 15th straight month with only 4 percent of supply managers indicating current levels are too low.
  • Inflation in pipeline an issue for 2010.

For Immediate Release: Jan. 4, 2010

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