Regional Business and Economics Newspaper
July 2003
Water Wars
Markets hold promise for resolving disputes over water use. But the intricate economics—and persistent politics—of water suggest that governments will remain part of the picture.
Annual Reports
fedgazetteWater Economics
- Water Consumption Charts
Water Consumption by Use, 1995* (Millions of Gallons Per Day) and Water Consumption by Quantity, 1995 (Millions of Gallons Per Day)
District Features
- I dream of protective genies
The softwood lumber and steel industries begged for protection from imports. Both got their wish, but has it helped? - On a trade mission
For district, states, is it a pot-o-gold or a rainbow of hype at the end of a foreign trade mission? - Gentlemen, start your ethanol engines
Thanks to government-induced demand, ethanol production is on the fast track in the district.
Opinion
- Letters to the Editor
Reader opinion on fedgazette articles on global trade services and brain drain.
District Voices
- How do you expect Canada's mad cow scare to affect you?
District Voices
District Data
- Low-key expansion continues for district
Ninth District Mid-Year Economic Forecast - Minnesota leads district in patents issued
- District poverty levels on the decline
- First-quarter ag survey shows west and east are hurting
First Quarter 2003 Agricultural Credit Conditions Survey
State Roundups
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