2008 Northern Colorado Economic Outlook:
Trends in the economy & clean energy
October 4, 2007
Speaking at the Colorado State University Regional Economic Summit and Forecast, regional economist Martin Shields predicted the number of new jobs in northern Colorado will grow 1.9 percent in 2008 and include a small boost in the struggling manufacturing sector after years of decline.
The summit was attended by 300 industry leaders, policy makers, economic development officials, and educators Thursday at the Fort Collins Marriott.
Shields, an associate professor of economics, is based in the economics department in the College of Liberal Arts at Colorado State and also serves the university’s Office of Economic Development. He issues regular reports on the economy and sectors in northern Colorado.
- Full report (PDF): 2008 Northern Colorado Economic Outlook: Trends in the economy & clean energy
- Executive Summary of the report
A Check-Up on the Growing Health Care Sector in Larimer County
Martin Shields
Regional economist based at Colorado State University
June 21, 2007
The robust health care and social assistance industry in Larimer County will expand 3.6 percent in the next four years, creating 2,000 new jobs, according to a report released today by Martin Shields, regional economist based at Colorado State University.
Colorado State's Shields, associate professor of economics, and David Keyser, research economist, co-authored the report on behalf of the university's Office of Economic Development and the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corp.
