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.

The Goss Institute focuses on
seven primary issues, including:

  • Economic Growth & Development
  • Economic Forecasting
  • Impact Assessments
  • Market Analysis
  • Employee/Customer Satisfaction Surveys
  • Litigation Support
  • Program & Grant Evaluations

February 2010 Mountain States Economy

Mountain States Leading Economic Indicator Expands Again
Inflation Gauge Continues to Rise

February survey results at a glance:

  • Business conditions index climbs above growth neutral for fifth straight month.
  • Inflation gauge indicates elevated inflationary pressures in the pipeline.
  • Business confidence remains high among supply managers.
  • The improving global economy is pushing export orders higher.

For Immediate Release: March 1, 2010

February 2010 Mid-American States Economy

Mid-America Leading Economic Indicator Soars
To Highest Level Since April 2007

February survey results at a glance:

  • Leading economic indicator climbs to highest level in almost 3 years.
  • For first time since July 2007, we recorded job gains for two straight months.
  • Almost 30 percent of supply mangers expect prices to increase by more than 5 percent in the next six months. Less than 2 percent expect prices to decline.
  • Inventories expanded for the first time in September 2008.

For Immediate Release: March 1, 2010

January 2010 Mountain States Economy

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

January 2010 Mid-American States Economy

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