Regional Business and Economics Newspaper July 2003

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Focus: Water Economics
	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.

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

District Voices

How do you expect Canada's mad cow scare to affect you?

State Roundups

Michigan        Minnesota       Montana
North Dakota  South Dakota  Wisconsin

District Data

Low-key expansion continues for district
Minnesota leads district in patents issued
District poverty levels on the decline
First-quarter ag survey shows west and east are hurting

Ninth District Forecast

Special Maps & Charts

U.S. Map: Number of Patents per 10,000 People, 2001