Saturday August 30, 2008

What is the State Line Regional Economic Report?

This issue of the Stateline Regional Economic Report continues to look at the economic trends in the region. This issue is highlighted by a series of short articles, focusing on a variety of issues confronting the region. In light of the slowdown in the housing market, this issue attempts to address the impact foreclosures and bad loans may have on the local market.

The goal of the Stateline Regional Economic Report is to highlight the important economic trends that impact the regional economy and the competitiveness of local industries. This is an extension of the Fiscal & Economic Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Each issue will include the latest data on regional employment and economic conditions. Feature articles will cover a variety of economic and demographic issues at both the county and municipal level. Once you have an opportunity to review the initial issue, we would appreciate your feedback on how useful it is to you and what topics you think should be included in future issues. The editors of the State Line Regional Economic Quarterly can be reached at heinricj@uww.edu or kashianr@uww.edu