Area Economy
A look at local, regional, national and international trends.
ARTICLES
Despite slide, state exporters outpace national numbers
According to the latest numbers on global trade flows released by the World Trade Organization, in the first three months of 2013 the value of world merchandise exports fell 4.1 percent to $4 trillion from the same period in 2012.
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Health care: Let’s get on with the Affordable Care Act
As we get closer to the start of 2014, the emphasis on educating people about decisions and responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act seems to be cranking up.
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Auto sales will drive WM’s economy
Stronger. That’s the latest word on the West Michigan economy, according to data collected in the last two weeks of April.
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Michigan retail sales suffer through chilly spring
LANSING — Michigan’s endless winter has chilled retail sales.
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World trade expected to remain sluggish for next two years
Ten years ago, America lost its position as the world’s leading exporter when Germany’s merchandise exports exceeded those of the United States.
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Planning, review and revision all are part of retirement
About a year ago, I wrote an article about planning your retirement.
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Auto suppliers are still carrying West Michigan economy
Inching up a little more.
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Michigan retailers’ spring sales and forecasts slip
LANSING — Michigan retailers’ forecasts for spring sales slipped, following a drop in their February sales.
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Euro Area proves troublesome for Michigan exporters
Foreign shipments from Michigan’s companies declined in January.
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Workplace technology puts strain on organizational policies
There is no doubt that technology is changing the way we work.
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