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Publications in Category: Economic Analysis, in date order.
The Economic Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Medicaid County
BBER
The Economic Impact of the Calumet Montana Refineries
Patrick Barkey
The Economic Contribution of Montana's Hard Rock Mining Industry
BBER
The Economic Contribution of Montana's Cooperatives
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Updating the Economic Contributions of Sibanye-Stillwater in Montana
Patrick Barkey Derek Sheehan
The Economic Impact of Medicaid Expansion in Cascade County
BBER
The Economic Impact and Profile of Montana BioScience Firms
BBER
The Economic Impact of Benefis Helena
The Montana Economy In-Depth
Various
The Year In Review
Various
The U.S. Economic Outlook - The Expansion Rolls on in 2022
Patrick M. Barkey
The Economic Impact of the Montana Osteopathic Medical School
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
The Economic Impact of Montana's Hospitals
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Montana World Trade Center 2021 International Trade and Investment Survey
BBER
The Future of Work - How Will Montanans Participate in the Next Industrial Revolution?
Micheal Braun and Scott Latham
The Economic Impact of a Global Pandemic - Can We Expect a Recession?
Robert Sonora
The Economic Contributions of Hutterite Communities in Montana
Patrick M. Barkey, George Haynes, Joel Schumacher
The Year In Review
Patrick M. Barkey, Brandon Bridge
The U.S. Economic Outlook - Is Global Growth Rebounding?
Patrick M. Barkey
Press Release Hutterite Study - Hutterite Communities Support Jobs and Income in Montana
Patrick Barkey, George Haynes, Joel Schumacher
Scientific Research's Multimillion-Dollar Economic Punch - The Economic Impact of University Research
Brandon Bridge
The U.S. Economy Remains Robust - Is a Recession Coming in 2019?
Robert Sonora
Montana's Economy at a Glance
Paul E. Polzin
Montana's Forest Industry Employment and Income Trends - Declining Harvest Volumes and Increasing Productivity
Todd A. Morgan, Michael J. Niccolucci and Paul E. Polzin
The Economic Impact of the Early Retirement of Colstrip Units 3 and 4
Patrick M. Barkey
Medicaid Expansion a Huge Success in Montana - A Health Care Program That Grows the Economy and Pays for Itself
Bryce Ward and Brandon Bridge
2018 Economic Roundtable
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
World Economic Outlook
Paul E. Polzin
Impacts of the Mountain Pine Beetle on Sawmill Operations, Costs, and Product Values in Montana
Dan Loeffler and Nathaniel Anderson
2017 Economic Round Table
George Haynes, Terry Johnson, Bryce Ward, Norma P. Nickerson, Todd Morgan
The Contribution of Health Care to Flathead County's Economy
Bryce Ward
The Economic Contribution of Grizzly Intercollegiate Athletics
Patrick Barkey and Kyle Morrill
The Continuing Economic Impact of Craft Brewing in Montana
Kyle Morrill
From Boom to Bust - The Economic Impact of the Bakken
Paul E. Polzin
Editorial: What in the World is Going On?
Paul Polzin
The Economic Contribution of Grizzly Athletics
Patrick M. Barkey
A Profile of Montana's High Tech Industries, February 2016
The Bureau of Business and Economic Ressearch
Q & A with Montana's Top Economists & Industry Experts
Patrick Barkey, Paul E. Polzin, George Haynes, Terry Johnson, Steven W. Hayes, Todd A. Morgan, Kyle Morrill, Norma P. Nickerson
Technology & Innovation - Faster Growth for High-Tech
Christina Quick Henderson
Home Affordability in Montana: An Issue Once Again?
Kyle Morrill and Patrick M. Barkey
2015 Annual Report Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Bureau staff
How Montana is Faring in the Post-Commodity Boom Economy
Patrick M. Barkey
The Economic Reach of the Bakken Oil Fields - Eastern Montana Activities Have Statewide Impacts
Paul E. Polzin
A Profile of Montana's High-Tech Industries
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
BBER Study Finds High Impact From Montana's High-Tech Businesses
Patrick Barkey
The Economic Impact of Trailhead Commerce Park
Patrick Barkey and Paul Polzin
Montana Economic Outlook - More Balanced, but Slower Growth Ahead
Patrick M. Barkey
Economic Outlook Q & A with Montana?s Top Economists and Industry Experts
Patrick M. Barkey, Paul E. Polzin, Bryce Ward, Norma Nickerson, George Haynes, Todd Morgan, Sue Larew, Paul Olson, Bill Whitsitt
U.S. Economic Outlook - The U.S. Economy Shines on the Global Stage
Patrick M. Barkey
Shale Energy Revolution Benefits Manufacturers
Paul E. Polzin
Employment Impacts of Timber Harvesting and Processing in the United States
Todd A. Morgan CF, Colin B. Sorenson, Chelsea P. McIver, and Charles E. Keegan
Property Taxes in Montana's Largest Cities
Douglas J. Young
The Growing Economic Impact of Craft Brewing in Montana
Colin Sorenson
Montana Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles - Fuel-Use and Spending Patterns 2013
James T. Sylvester
Montana Recreational Snowmobiles - Fuel-Use and Spending Patterns 2013
James T. Sylvester
The Economic Impact of Montana's Beer and Wine Distributors
Colin Sorenson, Patrick Barkey
Economic Impact of Beer and Wine Distributors in Montana
Colin B. Sorenson and Patrick M. Barkey
Energy Boom - Surges in Every Sector
Paul E. Polzin
The Economic Impact of the Montana Board of Research and Commercialization Technology
Patrick M. Barkey
Montana Manufacturers Survey - Operating in Montana has Many Advantages
Steven W. Hayes, Todd A. Morgan, Charles E. Keegan III, Colin B. Sorenson, Shannon Furniss
Economic Outlook - Q&A with Montana's Top Economists and Industry Experts
MBQ Staff
U.S. Economic Outlook - Is this Finally "Next Year"?
Patrick M. Barkey
Montana Economic Outlook - The West is Back
Patrick M. Barkey
Cascade County - Stability, Stability, Stability
Paul E. Polzin
Fergus County Outlook - Recovering from the Recession
Paul E. Polzin
Flathead County - Climbing Out of the Recession Hole
Paul E. Polzin
Gallatin County - Data Muddied by RightNow Technologies Sale
Paul E. Polzin
Hill County Outlook - Recession Barely Noticeable
Paul E. Polzin
Lewis and Clark County Outlook - Something Old, Something New
Patrick M. Barkey
Missoula County - Better Growth Ahead
Patrick M. Barkey
Ravalli County - Emerging from the Downturn
James T. Sylvester
Yellowstone County - Next Door to a Boom
Patrick M. Barkey
The Economic Impact of the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts
Patrick M. Barkey
The Economic Status of Women in Montana - How Far Have We Come Since Montana Elected the First Congresswoman?
Celia C. Winkler and Kathy J. Kuipers
Montana Solutions for Montana Jobs
Senator Max Baucus
The Economic Footprint of the Federal Government in Montana
Paul E. Polzin
Who Works from Home in Montana
James T. Sylvester
Annual Report FY 2012-2013 - Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Bureau Staff
Building Business Opportunities in Big Sky Country - An Interview with Governor Steve Bullock
MBQ Staff
Montana's Economy - The Recession's Shadow Still Lingers
Patrick M. Barkey
Migration and Montana's Changing Deomgraphics
Douglas J. Young and Grant Zimmerman
Is Oil the Next Gold Rush - North Dakota Experiences a Bigger Boom than Montana
Terry Johnson
The State of Montana Manufacturing - 2013 Edition
Paul Polzin, Emeritus Director
A Preview of Montana's Health Insurance Marketplace
Gregg Davis and Christina Goe
Impact of the Great Recession and Housing Collapse on the Forest Products Industry in the Western United States
Keegan, C.E., Sorenson, C.B., Morgan, T.A., Hayes, S.W., Daniels, J.M.
Results from the 2012-2013 Montana Manufacturers Survey
Steven W. Hayes, Charles E. Keegan III, Todd A. Morgan, Colin B. Sorenson
Flathead County Outlook - A Matter of Perspective
Gregg Davis
The Butte-Silver Bow and Southwestern Montana Outlook - Economic Transformation Continues
Patrick M. Barkey
Gallatin County Outlook - Shifting to a Higher Gear
Patrick M. Barkey
Yellowstone County Outlook - A Unique Montana Trade Center
Paul E. Polzin
Missoula County Outlook - A New Growth Reality?
Paul E. Polzin
Cascade County Outlook - Opportunities and Challenges
Patrick M. Barkey
Lewis and Clark County Outlook - Government is a Double-Edged Sword
Paul E. Polzin
Ravalli County Outlook - Slowly Coming Out of Recession
James T. Sylvester
Montana Economic Outlook - Smooth Sailing Toward a Cliff?
Patrick M. Barkey
Montana Economic Outlook - Smooth Sailing Toward a Cliff?
Patrick M. Barkey
The Butte-Silver Bow and Southwestern Montana Outlook - Economic Transformation Continues
Patrick M. Barkey
Custer County Outlook - Indirect Energy Impacts
Paul E. Polzin
Gallatin County - Shifting to a Higher Gear
Patrick M. Barkey
Lewis and Clark County - Gorvernment is a Double-Edged Sword
Paul E. Polzin
Missoula County - A New Growth Reality?
Paul E. Polzin
Ravalli County - Slowly Coming Out of Recession
James T. Sylvester
Richland County - It's Not Just Oil
Paul E. Polzin
Yellowstone County - A Unique Montana Trade Center
Paul E. Polzin
The Economic Contribution of Craft Brewing in Montana
Colin B. Sorenson, Todd A. Morgan
Vocational Rehabilitation - Investing in Disabled Population Provides Returns
Gregg Davis, James T. Sylvester
The American Community Survey - A Bevy of Information
James T. Sylvester
Annual Report FY 2011-2012
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
The Montana Recovery - What's On Track and What's Not
Patrick M. Barkey
Graduation Counts - Connection Between Education and the Economy
Daphne Herling, Thale Dillon
Population Stats - How Accurate are the Estimates?
James T. Sylvester
The Impact of Otter Creek Coal Development on the Montana Economy
Patrick M. Barkey, Paul E. Polzin
A Study of the Post Vocational Rehabilitation Earnings Attributable to the Montana Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Gregg Davis and Jim Sylvester
Study Suggests Coal Expansion Would Boost State Economy
Patrick Barkey
Idaho's Forest Products Industry and Timber Harvest 2006
Jason P. Brandt, Tood A. Morgan, Charles E. Keegan, Jon M. Songster, Timothy P. Sopelma, Larry T. DeBlander
Yellowstone County Outlook - Economy Improves Moving East
Patrick M. Barkey
Silver Bow County Outlook - Butte-Anaconda Serving the World's Economy
Paul E. Polzin
Ravalli County Outlook - Waiting for Recovery
James T. Sylvester
Montana Economic Outlook - Recovery Still Stuck in the Starting Gate
Patrick M. Barkey
Missoula County Outlook - Still Waiting for Growth to Arrive
Patrick M. Barkey
Lewis and Clark County Outlook - A Distinctly Different Recession Experience
Patrick M. Barkey
Gallatin County Outlook - Recovery has Started
Paul E. Polzin
Flathead County Outlook - The Economic Rebound: Three Business Perspectives
Gregg Davis
Cascade County Outlook - Malmstrom is a Two-Edged Sword
Paul E. Polzin
Annual Report FY 2010 - 2011
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Montana's Population Growth is Mostly in Western Counties
James T. Sylvester
Housing Affordability and Montana's Real Estate Markets
Patrick M. Barkey, James T. Sylvester
Some Shifts in 2010 Census Numbers Due to Boundary Changes, Not All Growth
Jim Sylvester
Vacation Homes in Montana - Several Regions Show Explosive Growth in the First Half of the Decade
James T. Sylvester
2011 Missoula Housing Report - Current Knowledge, Common Vision: Growing a Missoula to Treasure
Missoula Organization of Realtors, Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Montana Outlook - Stronger Growth Ahead
Patrick M. Barkey
Yellowstone County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Butte-Silver Bow County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Ravalli County
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
The Montana Outlook - Stronger Growth Ahead
Patrick M. Barkey, Paul E. Polzin
Missoula County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Lewis and Clark County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Gallatin County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Flathead County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Cascade County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Annual Report FY 2009-2010
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Montana's Economy - Making Sense of Mixed Signals
Patrick M. Barkey
Baby Boom Migration Tilts Toward Rural America
John Cromartie and Peter Nelson
The University of Montana: Growing Montana's Economy
The Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Economic Costs of Alcohol-Related Vehicle Crashes in Montana
Steve Seninger
Economic Recovery - What's Ahead for Men and Women Workers?
Wendy A. Stock
U.S. Economic Recovery - Slow Getting Started
Patrick M. Barkey
Montana Outlook - The Transition to Growth
Patrick M. Barkey
Local Outlook - Recession Impacts Different in Every County
Paul E. Polzin
Montana's Housing Sector
Scott Rickard
Yellowstone County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Butte-Silver Bow County
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Ravalli County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
The Montana Outlook
Patrick. M Barkey
Missoula County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Lewis and Clark County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Gallatin County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Flathead County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Cascade County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Smurfit-Stone Closure Will Have Lasting Impacts on Missoula's Economy
Patrick Barkey, Todd Morgan
Annual Report FY 2008-2009
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Economic Outlook - Montana's Recovery is Closer
Patrick M. Barkey
Labor Availability in North Central Montana 2009
Patrick M. Barkey
Four-Wheeling: Off-Highway Vehicle Use Growing
James T. Sylvester
The Available Labor Supply in Montana's Labor Market 2009
Patrick M. Barkey, John Baldridge, and James T. Sylvester
Montana Off-Highway Vehicles 2008
James T. Sylvester
Housing Affordability and Montana's Real Estate Markets
James T. Sylvester, Patrick M. Barkey
Recession - How Long and How Deep?
Paul E. Polzin
The Montana Outlook - Changing Conditions Lead to Changed Forecast
Paul E. Polzin
Montana Home Sales
Scott Rickard
Yellowstone County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Butte-Silver Bow County
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Ravalli County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
The Montana Outlook - Changing Conditions Lead to Changed Forecast
Paul E. Polzin
Lewis and Clark County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Gallatin County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Flathead County Outlook
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Cascade County
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
University of Montana Economist Scales Back Montana's Economic Forecast Slightly
Patrick Barkey
The Available Labor Supply in the Flathead County Labor Market 2008
Patrick M. Barkey
Bailouts and Meltdowns - What's Ahead for Montana's Economy?
Patrick M. Barkey
Annual Report FY 2007-2008
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Montana Economy Still Strong Despite National Economic Downturn
Paul E. Polzin
2008 Missoula Long-Range Transportation Plan Survey: Final Report
John Baldridge
The Montana Economy Zooms Along
Paul E. Polzin
Sub-County Population Estimates - New Methods Needed to Provide More Accurate Data
James T. Sylvester
Montana's Economy - All Sectors Contribute to Recent Growth
Paul E. Polzin
U.S. Economy Slows Slightly - Will Montanans Even Notice?
Paul E. Polzin
Montana's Headline-Grabbing Growth Continues
Paul E. Polzin
2006 Employer Survey on Health Insurance in Montana
Steve Seninger
Montana Snowmobiling, Update 2006
James T. Sylvester
Population Trends
Paul E. Polzin
New Neighbors in the 'Hood - Where do they come from?
James T. Sylvester
Rural Development An Oxymoron?
James T. Sylvester
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