by Michael Pakko | Sep 22, 2017
The Bureau of Economic Analysis released 2016 GDP data for metropolitan areas earlier this week. The data for Arkansas metro areas show relatively strong growth in Fayetteville, Jonesboro, and Texarkana. Real GDP contracted in Fort Smith, Hot Springs and Pine Bluff....
by Michael Pakko | Jul 26, 2017
Arkansas GDP increased at a 1.3% annual rate in the first quarter, slightly higher than the nationwide average of 1.2%. Arkansas’ growth rate ranked #23 among the 50 states. The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that GDP growth was positive in 43 states and...
by Michael Pakko | May 11, 2017
New data on state-level GDP was published this morning by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter, Arkansas GDP expanded at an annual rate of 0.5%, well below the nationwide average of 1.9%. Arkansas growth rate ranked #45 of the 50 states....
by Michael Pakko | Feb 2, 2017
The Bureau of Economic Analysis announced this morning that Arkansas real GDP grew at a 2.3% annual rate in the third quarter of 2016. While this growth rate is roughly in line with prevailing trends, Arkansas’ growth lagged behind the nationwide rate of...
by Michael Pakko | Dec 7, 2016
The Bureau of Economic Analysis announced this morning that Arkansas’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.6% in the second quarter of 2016, following a revised growth rate of 4.4% in the first quarter. Arkansas...
