The Conference Board Economics Watch® United States View
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Authors:
Kathy Bostjancic -
Publication Date:
March 2013 -
Report Number:
EWUV_V3N2
U.S. economy still not fully in the clear
• Underlying private sector activity stronger than headline Q4 GDP
• Upward revisions to employment indicate stronger labor market
• However, productivity growth has stalled
• Dysfunctional government & tighter fiscal policy are large downside risk