>Economist Comments About Lagging Economic Growth
Todd Gabe, a UMaine economist, was quoted in a Bangor Daily News article about the announcement that Maine’s earnings growth is ranked the worst among states. Gabe told the BDN his research has found areas that the economy places less value on today include sectors such as agriculture, construction, low-end manufacturing, fishing and forestry — areas that traditionally have been Maine’s strengths. Sectors that are valued include computer and mathematical occupations, business, financial and professional services careers, and other high-tech jobs.
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