by - July 25, 2014 12:56 pm
Many of the nation’s industrial sectors saw major declines in the first quarter of 2014 as 16 of 22 industry groups contributed to the 2.9% decrease in U.S. economic activity,…
by - September 17, 2013 2:22 pm
The Jonesboro metro area posted the largest percentage increase in real GDP growth among the eight metro areas in or connected to Arkansas, with Northwest Arkansas posting the best GDP…
by - June 6, 2013 1:49 pm
Arkansas’ economy grew an estimated 1.3% in 2012, with growth in manufacturing, utilities and trade responsible for most of the increase. The increase is better than the 0.7% gross domestic…
by - February 22, 2013 9:48 am
Of the eight metro areas within or connected to Arkansas, only the Fort Smith area saw a GDP decrease in 2011 compared to the beginning of the recession in 2008….
by - June 5, 2012 10:51 pm
Arkansas’ GDP totaled $91.496 billion in 2011, up just 0.3% compared to 2010, with a decline in agricultural income the culprit for low growth, according to economist Michael Pakko. The…
by - February 29, 2012 12:31 pm
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday (Feb. 29) that Arkansas and Mississippi were the only two states to see an increase in their 2011 average annual unemployment rate compared…
