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Nebraska economy cooled heading into winter
Akers, Maria; Henderson, Jason (2013-03)
Nebraska Economist

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Recession catches rural America
Akers, Maria; Henderson, Jason (2009-01)
As the recession intensified in 2008, rural economies held firm. Through the first half of the year, strong commodity prices supported robust farm incomes and contributed to relatively stronger gains on Main Street. Moreover, the housing correction was less intense than in urban areas, and the financial crisis was less severe than on Wall Street. ; While these factors shielded the rural economy from the worst of the recession, rural America was not immune. The foundations of rural economic strength in 2008--high commodity prices, robust export activity, and rising ethanol demand--were ...
Economic Review , Volume 94 , Issue Q I , Pages 65-87

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Coming home to rural America: demographic shifts in the Tenth District
Akers, Maria; Henderson, Jason (2009-07)
Sweeping demographic shifts are challenging the growth of many rural communities in the Tenth District. The retirement of the baby boomers, coupled with the exodus of young adults, threatens to leave rural areas with a rapidly aging population and a shrinking local workforce. The strength of these demographic changes could hinder economic growth for many rural communities in the future. ; Rural communities in the district, however, are quietly enjoying another demographic shift?a return of middle-aged residents to rural places. This shift may be a promising sign for economic growth and wealth ...
Economic Review , Volume 94 , Issue Q III , Pages 65-90

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Can rising exports sustain the farm boom?
Akers, Maria; Henderson, Jason (2008)
Main Street Economist , Issue 2

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Manufacturing nudges Nebraska’s economy forward
Kauffman, Nathan; Akers, Maria (2013-06)
Nebraska Economist

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Economic gains brighten Nebraska banks' outlook
Kauffman, Nathan; Akers, Maria (2015-02)
Nebraska Economist

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Financial challenges facing farm enterprises
Akers, Maria; Henderson, Jason (2010)
Main Street Economist , Issue 1

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Stronger labor markets spark a spending spree
Henderson, Jason; Akers, Maria (2011-09)
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Nebraska’s job growth accelerates
Henderson, Jason; Akers, Maria (2012-09)
Nebraska Economist , Issue Sept

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Nebraska’s key industries drive growth
Kauffman, Nathan; Akers, Maria (2014-03)
Nebraska Economist