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30500
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In comparison to 1985, economic growth in the Wilmington, North Carolina area slowed to a moderate pace over 1986 of approximately five percent, its long-term historical trend. Forecasts predict that growth in 1987 will match that of 1986. At the national level, growth will slow in 1987 but, as of yet, there is no recession in sight.
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30507
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The year 1986 was a better than average year for the local economy. A mid-year review of local economic activity indicates that 1987 will be similar to 1986, and there is no immediate danger of a national recession. The dollar has continued to fall against other major currencies because of the uncertainty which has characterized United States trade policy.
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33068
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North Carolina’s economy is continuing to run ahead of the aggregate United States economy in 1986. The state observed increases in industrial power sales, employment rates, and manufacturing at textile and apparel industries. Low inflation and moderate growth is expected to continue in 1987.
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32955
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The North Carolina Gross State Product is expected to grow throughout 1985, continuing a string of consecutive growth periods since 1982. Durable goods manufacturing is expected to be the dominant growth sector, whereas construction and agricultural output are expected to decline. The state economy is also expected to create additional jobs.
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18510
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Statistics concerning demographics, employment and income are compared through the 1970s. Patterns emerging from this data include decrease in agricultural and industrial jobs and slow population growth compared to national averages. Positive trends spotted in the information include increase in nonmanufacturing jobs and a rise in personal income.
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18179
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Many of the problems faced by North Carolina local governments in recent history have resulted either directly or indirectly from nation-wide economic developments. Urbanization and demand for services, along with post war prosperity and industrialization have presented both new opportunities and new problems.
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31672
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Rising costs and other aspects of inflation are eroding the financial resources of citizens of every level of income. This article assesses what is happening in rural North Carolina, how inflation is affecting farmers and its implications to rural electric consumers and cooperatives.
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30220
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North Carolina ranks 44th in the United States in per capita income. Sources of income that lead to the low percentage of income are mainly manufacturing and agriculture. Additionally, an unbalanced economy exists in the state where over 50% of the employment and over 50% of the wages is in only ten counties.
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