Washington area economy to outpace the nation, but 2012 may be an ‘anxious year’
Washington Post - The Washington area economy is predicted to grow 2.7 percent this year, outpacing the nation’s anticipated 2 percent growth rate, according to a new forecast by the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University.
That pace is likely to slow in the coming years, as federal lawmakers move to curtail government spending, a principal economic driver in the region. Other parts of the local economy could pick up the slack, but it may not be enough to fully offset federal budget cuts, said economist Stephen Fuller, who heads the center. Read more ...
