Annual Hawai’i Forecast: Economy Grinds to a Halt
The Hawai’i economy that powered its way through much of this decade slowed to a standstill in 2007. The drag from a weakening visitor industry
March 21, 2008
Economy
Hawai’i Construction Forecast Update: Slow Decline But No Contracting Crunch
While the external environment has become decidedly more risky since last fall, this forecast makes only a small downward revision to the forecast path. Construction
March 7, 2008
Riding the Wave: Transformations and Cycles in the Hawaii Economy
Dr. Bonham, UHERO’s executive director will give the Plenary Address at the Western Regional Science Association’s 47th Annual Meeting in Kona on Sunday February 17th.
February 17, 2008
Japanese Investment in Hawaii: Past and Future
The volume of Japanese direct investments in Hawaii surged during the late 1980s. This corresponds to the rapid expansion of Japanese overseas investment in general
February 7, 2008
UHERO Hawai’i Quarterly Forecast Update: Cooling Economy Faces U.S. Headwinds
The weakening U.S. economy and the persistence of high energy prices lead us to mark down a bit our Hawai’i growth estimates for the end
December 14, 2007
Environmental Resources and Economic Growth
This chapter assesses the nature and degree of environmental degradation and resource depletion in China and their relationship to economic activity and envi- ronmental policies.
December 7, 2007
UHERO Global Economic Forecast: Faltering American Economy Will Cause Global Slowing
The world economy began to slow in 2007, after peaking at nearly 4% growth in real gross world product in 2006. Slowing has been centered
November 30, 2007
UHERO Hawai’i Quarterly Forecast Update: Mainland Woes Pose Risks for Visitor Sector
Moderate economic expansion is expected to continue in Hawai’i for the remainder of the year, with further slowing into 2008 and 2009. The visitor industry
September 28, 2007
UHERO Annual Hawai’i Construction Forecast: Despite Credit Concerns, Soft Landing Expected
Despite concerns related to recent financial market turmoil, Hawai’i’s construction industry still appears to be poised for a soft landing. Growth in real contracting receipts
September 7, 2007