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

May 2010 Mountain States Economy

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 10:14

Mountain States Leading Economic Indicator Above Growth Neutral:
Commodity Price Bubbles Surfacing

May survey results at a glance:

  • Leading economic indicator in healthy growth range.
  • Supply managers reported significant commodity price bubbles.
  • More than 36 percent of respondents reported negative impacts for their firm from Europe’s economic turmoil.
  • Approximately three-fourths of the purchasers expect any new cap and trade law to increase prices.
  • Trade numbers weakened for the month.
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May 2010 Mid-American States Economy

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 10:08

Mid-America Leading Indicator Rises to Highest Level in Four Years: European Turmoil Fails to Slow Exports

May survey results at a glance:

  • Leading economic indicator climbs to highest level in almost four years.
  • Largest job gains since June 2006.
  • Almost 21 percent of respondents reported negative impacts from Europe’s economic turmoil.
  • Over 72 percent of purchasers expect any new cap and trade law to increase prices.
  • Purchasers report very healthy export orders and imports for the month.
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April 2010 Mountain States Economy

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 20:33

Mountain States Economy Improving with
Exports Leading the Way

April survey results at a glance:

  • Business conditions index climbs above growth neutral for seventh straight month.
  • Inflation gauge indicates significant inflation at wholesale level.
  • Job gains reported for April.
  • Export orders strengthened significantly over last three months.

For Immediate Release: May 3, 2010

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April 2010 Mid-American States Economy

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 20:26

More Growth and Inflation for Mid-America:
Job Growth Stronger for Second Quarter

April survey results at a glance:

  • Leading economic indicator points to healthy growth in the months ahead.
  • Job gains recorded for the fifth straight month.
  • Inflation gauge rises to troubling level.
  • Inventory levels climb for third straight month.

For Immediate Release: May 3, 2010

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