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West’s Diverse Counties Did Best in Recession

By Ray Rasker, Ph.D.

“As Montana and the West slowly recover from the recent recession, lessons are emerging about why some local economies performed better than others. Examining these examples is essential for elected officials, businesses and communities seeking to promote future long-term economic prosperity.

Headwaters Economics recently analyzed all 413 counties of the 11 contiguous western states, and looked at how this economic downturn varies from earlier business cycles….”
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For more information, contact:
Ray Rasker, Ph.D. at 406.570.7044 or [email]
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