The Regional Economy
DataNinth District Forecast
Data as of December 1, 2009
Nonfarm Employment
Nonfarm employment levels are expected to recover in the western part of the district, but continue lackluster performance in the east. Employment decreased from 2008 to 2009 in all states, except North Dakota, which was the only district state that did not record a quarterly year-over-year decrease in nonfarm employment during the recession. In 2010, employment will increase in Montana and the Dakotas, but remain level or decrease slightly in Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Employment growth rates in Montana and North Dakota are expected to exceed historical averages.
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