U.S. in Recession

What's ahead for Minnesota's economy?

Two Minnesota economists analyze the unemployment data and predict which sectors of the economy will improve in 2010. How does Minnesota compare to the rest of the country--and why?

Guests

• Louis Johnston: Professor of economics at St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict.
• Tony Barrett: Professor of economics at the College of St. Scholastica.

More from MPR

• State loses 4,100 jobs in December, jobless rate flat
  January 21, 2010
• Commercial real estate vacancies in Twin Cities reach 20-year high
  January 21, 2010
• Minn. companies move up in 'Top 100' workplaces list
  January 21, 2010
• Minn. lottery sees only slight sales dip during slumping economy
  January 21, 2010
• Survey shows rural Midwest still in recession
  December 1, 2009
• Cirrus Aircraft looking at comeback after a rough few years
  January 21, 2010

Resources

• about Professor Louis Johnston
• about Professor Tony Barrett