Maine's Economic Pulse

Indicators

In addition to the indicators listed in the Measures of Growth Report, there are other more timely "leading" economic indicators that are useful to understanding the current health of the Maine economy. View data...

Focus Topic

Measures of Growth in Focus 2011
The Maine Economic Growth Council's annual report highlights 25 indicators measuring Maine's progress toward long-term, sustainable economic growth. The Growth Council awards Gold Stars to to indicators that demonstrate exceptional performance and assigns Red Flags to indicators of particular concern. This year, the Council awarded Gold Stars to International Exports and Conservation Lands. Red Flags were given to Research and Development Expenditures, Cost of Doing Business, Cost of Health Care, and two new indicators, Fourth Grade Reading Scores and Wellness and Prevention. View the report...

MDF Research

MDF’s professional staff of economic analysts has years of experience in economic research and program evaluation in Maine and the region. MDF has contracted with public and private sector clients to complete projects on a wide variety of issues across all economic sectors. MDF research is thorough, data-driven, and impartial. Please contact us today if there is something we can do for you and your organization. Contact us...