The Conference Board Economics Watch® United States View
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Authors:
Kathy Bostjancic -
Publication Date:
January 2013 -
Report Number:
EWUV_V3N1
Growth rebounds in second half, after fiscal drag in first half
• Underlying drivers of growth are strengthening, led by housing
• Fiscal tightening & uncertainty slow growth in first half 2013
• As the fiscal drag wanes, activity should accelerate in second half
• CEO Challenge® survey shows businesses look at internal strengths to better compete in what is poised to remain a slow growth environment