Supporting Data
Maine's Economic Pulse
In addition to the indicators listed in the Measures of Growth Report, there are other valuable economic indicators that are useful to understanding the health of the Maine economy.
The following list includes supplemental data and narratives that can be used in conjunction with the Measures of Growth indicators to add more detail to an economic discussion. This data is updated regularly on a monthly or annual basis depending on the nature of the data set.
- Auto Sales (Annual)
- Bankruptcy Filings (Monthly)
- Building Supply Sales (Annual)
- Central Maine Power New Customer Gains (Annual)
- Employment (Monthly)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Monthly)
- New Building Permits (Monthly)
- Share of Non-performing Loans (Annual)
- Unemployment (Monthly)
Economic Topic in Focus - Early Childhood Development
This section highlights a particular economic topic of interest and offers a more detailed look through data and supporting resources. This is a dynamic section that will change from time to time to offer the visitor a variety of information in a more in-depth approach.
Early Childhood Development is a topic of great interest when discussing economic development strategies. Research shows that investing in the development of children under the age of five can generate positive economic outcomes in the short- and long-term. Invested correctly this is sound economic development strategy that has the ability to affect many of the indicators listed in the Measures of Growth Report. The following are resources and information on this topic:
- Early Childhood Investment Presentation
- Early Childhood Investment Presentation Text
- Dr. Jack Shonkoff Early Childhood Development Presentation
- Laurie Lachance Op Ed Early Childhood Development
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