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The Goss Institute for Economic Research is an independent bi-partisan think tank designed to conduct quality business and economic research that provides innovative, practical recommendations that affect change and public policy.

Our research and assessment analysis spans from local to global perspectives.

The Goss Institute focuses on seven primary issues, including:

  • Economic Growth & Development Analysis
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May 2013 Mountain States Economy

Mountain States Leading Indicator Healthy for May:
Hourly Wages Up for 2013

May survey results at a glance:

  • Leading economic indicator points to continuing growth for the next 3 to 6 months.
  • Approximately two-thirds of businesses report that the federal spending sequestration has had no impact on their business.
  • Supply managers expect hourly wages to grow by 2.7 percent for the next year.
  • Inflationary pressures at the wholesale level decline again.

For Immediate Release: June 3, 2013

May 2013 Mid-American States Economy

Mid-America Leading Economic Indicator Softens for May:
Stronger Wage Growth Expected

May survey results at a glance:

  • Leading economic indicator points to continuing growth for the next three to six months.
  • Inflationary pressures at the wholesale level declined again.
  • Supply managers expect wholesale prices to increase at an annual pace of 5.0 percent, or well down from the pace recorded earlier in 2013.
  • Supply managers expect wage increases of 2 percent over the next year.

For Immediate Release: June 3, 2013

April 2013 Mountain States Economy

Mountain States Leading Indicator Healthy for April:
Inflationary Pressures Cool Again

April survey results at a glance:

  • Leading economic indicator points to continuing growth for the next 3 to 6 months.
  • More than 70 percent of businesses report that the federal spending sequestration has had no impact on their business.
  • Inflationary pressures at the wholesale decline again.
  • Approximately 55 percent have experienced, or expect to experience, negative impacts from the Affordable Care Act.

For Immediate Release: May 1, 2013

April 2013 Mid-American States Economy

Mid-America Leading Indicator Healthy for April:
Inflationary Pressures Cool Again

April survey results at a glance:

  • Leading economic indicator points to continuing growth for the next three to six months.
  • More than three-fourths of businesses reported that the federal spending sequestration has had no impact on their business.
  • Inflationary pressures at the wholesale level decline again.
  • Approximately half of businesses surveyed have experienced or expect to experience negative impacts from the Affordable Care Act.

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