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Spring 2012 Montana Business Quarterly Features Economic Outlook with Montana's Leading Experts
This Q & A with Bureau economists and industry experts throughout the state discusses the latest economic trends and forecasts, as well as the outlook from Montana's important sectors.
Announcing the Release of the 2011 MT KIDS COUNT Data Book
The KIDS COUNT Data Book is a comprehensive resource of data regarding Montana?s children and families. You can download the complete book here.
Montana's Forest Economy
Of the major industries in Montana, none was impacted more by the recession and decline in the U.S. housing industry than the forest products industry. Find this article and more in the latest Montana Business Quarterly.
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A One Minute Economic Podcast by BBER Director Patrick Barkey

Think the rich make too much money? Has technology made the world flat? Is Montana isolated from economic trends? These are just a few topics Director Patrick Barkey addresses in his podcasts.