MONTANA BUSINESS QUARTERLY

Issue Index

2021

Vol. 59, No. 4, Winter
 
Vol. 59, No. 3, Fall

The Year In Review, by Various


The U.S. Economic Outlook, by Patrick M. Barkey


Assessing Montana's Key Industries, by Various


The Montana Economy In-Depth, by Various


Tackling Housing Affordability in Montana, by Patrick M. Barkey and Brandon Bridge


Resolving Montana's Labor Shortage, by Patrick M. Barkey


How Land Use Affects Montana's Economy, by Robert Sonora


Montana's Tourism Industry Rebounds Through the Pandemic, by Carter Bermingham & Kara Grau


 
Vol. 59, No. 2, Summer
 
Vol. 59, No. 1, Spring

Food Insecurity Rose Steeply During the Pandemic, by Daphne Herling


Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act on National Forests, by Todd A. Morgan, Michael J. Niccolucci and Eric Berg


High-Tech Soars Despite Pandemic, by Christina Quick Henderson


Overcoming the Challenges of Going Global, by Nader H. Shooshtari and Tim Manuel


The Myth of Montana's Housing Market Frenzy, by Paul E. Polzin


Lumber Prices Skyrocket During Pandemic, by Todd A. Morgan and Steve W. Hayes


The Economic Contributions of Montana Cooperatives, by Patrick M. Barkey


Montana's Unaffordable Housing Crisis, by Brandon Bridge


Hospitals Make Sizable Impact on Montana's Economy, by Robert Sonora


 

2020

Vol. 58, No. 4, Winter
 
Vol. 58, No. 3, Fall

The Year In Review - 2021 Montana Economic Report, by Patrick M. Barkey, Brandon Bridge, Terry Johnson


The Montana Economy In-Depth - 2021 Montana Economic Report, by Patrick M. Barkey, Edward Glaeser, Robert Sonora


Assessing Montana's Key Industries - 2021 Montana Economic Report, by George Haynes, Kate Fuller, Steven Hayes, Todd A. Morgan, Paul E. Polzin, Robert Sonora, Christina Quick Henderson, Brandon Bridge


The U.S. Economic Outlook - 2021 Montana Economic Report, by Patrick M. Barkey


Child Care Gap is Costing Montana Millions, by Robert Sonora, Thale Dillon and John Baldridge


Mapping the COVID-19 Recession, by Paul E. Polzin


The Looming Vote on Recreational Marijuana in Montana, by Robert Sonora


Tracking the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism, by Jeremy Sage


 
Vol. 58, No. 2, Summer
 
Vol. 58, No. 1, Spring

Missoula Housing Prices Soar, by Brandon Bridge


The Economic Impact of COVID-19 in Montana, by Patrick M. Barkey and Robert Sonora


COVID-19 Creates Economic Uncertainty, by Robert Sonora


High-Tech Persists in the Wake of COVID-19, by Christina Quick Henderson


The Economic Impact of a Global Pandemic, by Robert Sonora


New Study Gauges Hutterite Economic Contributions, by Patrick M. Barkey, George Haynes and Joel Schumacher


The Future of Work, by Micheal Braun and Scott Latham


Ending Youth Homelessness in Montana, by Daphne Herling


 

2019

Vol. 57, No. 4, Winter
 
Vol. 57, No. 3, Fall

The Year In Review, by Patrick M. Barkey, Brandon Bridge


The U.S. Economic Outlook, by Patrick M. Barkey


Finding Good Workers, by Patrick M. Barkey


How Does Montana's Tax System Measure Up?, by Douglas J. Young


Assessing Montana's Key Industries, by George Haynes, Kate Fuller, Todd Morgan, Kate Marcille, Steven Hayes, Bill Whitsitt, Robert Sonora, Norma Nickerson, Jeremy Sage, Kara Grau, Paul Polzin, Christina Quick Henderson, Brandon Bridge


The Trade War Comes to Montana, by Robert Sonora and Brigitta Miranda-Freer


Renewed Medicaid Expansion Grows Montana's Economy, by Robert Sonora


How Montanans Get Their News, by Bill Whitsitt


Scientific Research's Multimillion-Dollar Economic Punch, by Brandon Bridge


How the Forest Industry Changed the Bitterroot Valley, by Patrick Barkey and Todd Morgan


 
Vol. 57, No. 2, Summer
 
Vol. 57, No. 1, Spring

Youth Suicide in Montana, by Daphne Herling


The U.S. Economy Remains Robust, by Robert Sonora


Timber Jobs Matter, by Paul E. Polzin


Missoula's Income Disparity and Housing Troubles, by Scott Hawk and Brandon Bridge


Montana's Economy at a Glance, by Paul E. Polzin


Homebuilding in Montana's Hot Markets, by Brandon Bridge and Patrick M. Barkey


Facing the Challenge of Affordable Housing, by Patrick M. Barkey


Fueling Energy Independence, by Bill Whitsitt


 

2018

Vol. 56, No. 4, Winter
 
Vol. 56, No. 3, Fall

Entrepreneurship in Montana, by Brandon Bridge and Scott Hawk


The Rise of Short-Term Rentals, by Norma P. Nickerson and Rhonda Fitzgerald


What Happened to Montana's Forestry Jobs?, by Todd Morgan, Michael Niccolucci and Paul Polzin


Mining, Taxes and Jobs in Montana, by Patrick M. Barkey


Synchronized Global Expansion, by Paul E. Polzin


The Future of Colstrip, by Patrick M. Barkey


The Succession Crisis of Baby Boomer Businesses, by Michael Braun and Arnie Sherman


The State of Montana Forestry, by Dorian Smith, Steven Hayes and Kate Marcille


 
Vol. 56, No. 2, Summer
 
Vol. 56, No. 1, Spring

Medicaid Expansion a Huge Success in Montana, by Bryce Ward and Brandon Bridge


New Heights for High-Tech, by Christina Quick Henderson


Buying Genuine Montana, by Michael Braun, Benedetto Cannatelli and Simona Stan


Struggling to Get Paid Time Off, by Daphne Herling


2018 Economic Roundtable, by Bureau of Business and Economic Research


Tackling Montana's Workforce Shortage, by Bryce Ward


Bitcoin in Montana, by Brandon Bridge


Recovering from the Mountain Pine Beetle, by Dan Loeffler and Nathaniel Anderson


 

2017

Vol. 55, No. 5, Winter
 
Vol. 55, No. 4, Fall

Poverty with a View, by Bryce Ward


LGBTQ Youth In Montana, by Daphne Herling


Arts Equal Big Business, by Tom Bensen


Montana's Revenue Woes, by Patrick M. Barkey


World Economic Outlook, by Paul E. Polzin


Don't Tie Me Down, by John Baldridge


Wildfire Emissions in Montana, by Patrick M. Barkey and Todd A. Morgan


Recreating the American Prairie, by Jeremy Sage


 
Vol. 55, No. 3, Special Edition
 
Vol. 55, No. 2, Summer

Gambling: Montana Style, by Paul E. Polzin, John Baldridge and others


Poverty in Montana, by Maxine C. Johnson


Sexual Deviance in the Montana House of Representatives, by Dorothy Bradley


Enrollment Trends: The University of Montana , by Paul E. Polzin


Heritage Tourism, by Ginny Cass and Shannon Furniss


How Montanans Get Their News, by John Baldridge


Montana's Gender Pay Gap, by Daphne Herling


Missoula's Affordable Housing Crisis, by Brandon Bridge


Barriers to Women's Entrepreneurship, by Bryce Ward


 
Vol. 55, No. 1, Spring
   

Montana's Crowded Parks, by Norma P. Nickerson


High Tech Boom, by Christina Quick Henderson


The High Wage Jobs Puzzle, by Bryce Ward


2017 Economic Round Table, by George Haynes, Terry Johnson, Bryce Ward, Norma P. Nickerson, Todd Morgan


 

2016

Vol. 54, No. 3, Autumn
 
Vol. 54, No. 2, Summer

From Boom to Bust, by Paul E. Polzin


Traveler Spending, by Norma P. Nickerson, Kara Grau


One Beer at a Time, by Nate Hegyi


Picking the Right College, by Bryce Ward


Editorial: What in the World is Going On?, by Paul Polzin


Curse of the College Town, by Bryce Ward


2020 Census Goes Digital, by Kyle Morrill


Montana Lagging in Child Well-being, by Thale Dillon


The Economic Contribution of Grizzly Athletics, by Patrick M. Barkey


 
Vol. 54, No. 1, Spring
 
Vol. 54, No. 1, Spring

Q & A with Montana's Top Economists & Industry Experts, by Patrick Barkey, Paul E. Polzin, George Haynes, Terry Johnson, Steven W. Hayes, Todd A. Morgan, Kyle Morrill, Norma P. Nickerson


Explaining the Outmigration of Montana's College-Educated Workers, by Bryce Ward


Forest Products, by Todd A. Morgan, Steven W. Hayes, Colin B. Sorenson and Chelsea McIver


Technology & Innovation, by Christina Quick Henderson


Oil & Natural Gas, by Terry Johnson and Bill Whitsitt


Manufacturing, by Todd A. Morgan, Colin B. Sorenson and Charles E. Keegan


Real Estate & Construction, by Sue Larew & Paul Olsen


Statewide Economic Performance, by Patrick M. Barkey


Farming and Ranching, by George Haynes, Kate Fuller and Vincent Smith


Q & A with Montana's Top Economists & Industry Experts, by Patrick Barkey, Paul E. Polzin, George Haynes, Terry Johnson, Steven W. Hayes, Todd A. Morgan, Kyle Morrill, Norma P. Nickerson


Explaining the Outmigration of Montana's College-Educated Workers, by Bryce Ward


Forest Products, by Todd A. Morgan, Steven W. Hayes, Colin B. Sorenson and Chelsea McIver


Technology & Innovation, by Christina Quick Henderson


Oil & Natural Gas, by Terry Johnson and Bill Whitsitt


Manufacturing, by Todd A. Morgan, Colin B. Sorenson and Charles E. Keegan


Real Estate & Construction, by Sue Larew & Paul Olsen


Statewide Economic Performance, by Patrick M. Barkey


Farming and Ranching, by George Haynes, Kate Fuller and Vincent Smith


 

2015

Vol. 53, No. 4, Winter
 
Vol. 53, No. 3, Autumn

Home Affordability in Montana: An Issue Once Again? , by Kyle Morrill and Patrick M. Barkey


Food Safety: New Regulations and New Resources for Montana Food Businesses, by Steph Hystad, Montana Department of Agriculture, and Claude Smith, Montana Manufacturing Extension Center


Uncertain Times for Montana's Dynamic Forest Industry , by Kate C. Marcille, Steven W. Hayes and Todd A. Morgan


Growing Montana One Business at a Time, by Missy Lacock, with contributions by Olivia Carney, Joe Fanguy, and Patty Cox


Getting the News, by John Baldridge and Bill Whitsitt


Montana's Labor Shortage and Paid Family Leave, by Annie Glover


Employees to Labor Secretary: Flexible Workplace is Key to Happy, Committed Employees, by Shannon Furniss


The Complex Causes of the Gender Pay Gap, by Barbara Wagner


How Montana is Faring in the Post-Commodity Boom Economy, by Patrick M. Barkey


 
Vol. 53, No. 2, Summer
 
Vol. 53, No. 1, Spring

The Economic Reach of the Bakken Oil Fields, by Paul E. Polzin


Restoration of National Forests Benefits Local Communities, by Chelsea P. McIver


High Growth for High Tech, by Patrick M. Barkey, John Baldridge, Christina Henderson, and Shannon Furniss


Central Montana's Vibrant Manufacturing Center Reaches Global Markets, by Shannon Furniss, Colin B. Sorenson, Steven W. Hayes and Todd A. Morgan


Montana Economic Outlook, by Patrick M. Barkey


Silver Bow ? Deer Lodge Economy

Custer County, by Paul E. Polzin


Flathead County, by Paul E. Polzin


Richland County, by Paul E. Polzin


Economic Outlook Q & A with Montana?s Top Economists and Industry Experts

U.S. Economic Outlook, by Patrick M. Barkey


Cascade County, by Paul E. Polzin


Gallatin County, by Paul E. Polzin


Lewis and Clark County, by Paul E. Polzin


Missoula County, by Paul E. Polzin


Ravalli County, by Paul E. Polzin


Yellowstone County, by Paul E. Polzin


 

2014

Vol. 52, No. 4, Winter
 
Vol. 52, No. 3, Autumn

Property Taxes in Montana's Largest Cities, by Douglas J. Young


Property Tax System Working for all Montanans, by Mike Kadas


From the Classroom to the Boardroom, by Shannon Furniss


High-Tech Cowboys, by Shannon Furniss


Shale Energy Revolution Benefits Manufacturers, by Paul E. Polzin


Snowmobiling in Montana, by James T. Sylvester


Economic Impact of Beer and Wine Distributors in Montana, by Colin B. Sorenson and Patrick M. Barkey


Economic Outlook Update, by Patrick M. Barkey


Energy Boom, by Paul E. Polzin


Off-Highway Vehicles in Montana, by James T. Sylvester


 
Vol. 52, No. 2, Summer
 
Vol. 52, No. 1, Spring

Bicycle Tourism, by Norma Polovitz Nickerson, Jake Jorgenson, Meredith Berry, Jane Kwenye, Daniel Kozel, and Jessica Schutz


Montana Manufacturers Survey, by Steven W. Hayes, Todd A. Morgan, Charles E. Keegan III, Colin B. Sorenson, Shannon Furniss


"Tight Oil" Revolution, by Patrick M. Barkey


Early Childhood Education, by Jennifer Calder


Economic Outlook, by MBQ Staff


U.S. Economic Outlook, by Patrick M. Barkey


Montana Economic Outlook, by Patrick M. Barkey


Silver Bow-Deer Lodge Economy, by Paul E. Polzin


Cascade County, by Paul E. Polzin


Fergus County Outlook, by Paul E. Polzin


Flathead County, by Paul E. Polzin


Gallatin County, by Paul E. Polzin


Hill County Outlook, by Paul E. Polzin


Lewis and Clark County Outlook, by Patrick M. Barkey


Missoula County, by Patrick M. Barkey


Ravalli County, by James T. Sylvester


Yellowstone County, by Patrick M. Barkey


 

2013

Vol. 51, No. 4, Winter
 
Vol. 51, No. 3, Autumn

The Economic Status of Women in Montana, by Celia C. Winkler and Kathy J. Kuipers


Montana Solutions for Montana Jobs, by Senator Max Baucus


The Economic Footprint of the Federal Government in Montana, by Paul E. Polzin


Who Works from Home in Montana, by James T. Sylvester


Navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace, by Paul E. Polzin


Building Business Opportunities in Big Sky Country, by MBQ Staff


Montana's Economy, by Patrick M. Barkey


Migration and Montana's Changing Deomgraphics, by Douglas J. Young and Grant Zimmerman


Is Oil the Next Gold Rush, by Terry Johnson


 
Vol. 51, No. 2, Summer
 
Vol. 51, No. 1, Spring

A Preview of Montana's Health Insurance Marketplace, by Gregg Davis and Christina Goe


Exporting Montana Wood Products, by Micah Scudder


Manufacturing Outlook, by Steven W. Hayes, Charles E. Keegan III, Todd A. Morgan, Colin B. Sorenson


Oil Boom, by James T. Sylvester


Economic Outlook, by MBQ Staff


Montana Economic Outlook, by Patrick M. Barkey


The Butte-Silver Bow and Southwestern Montana Outlook, by Patrick M. Barkey


Cascade County, by Patrick M. Barkey


Custer County Outlook, by Paul E. Polzin


Flathead County, by Gregg Davis


Gallatin County, by Patrick M. Barkey


Lewis and Clark County, by Paul E. Polzin


Missoula County, by Paul E. Polzin


Ravalli County, by James T. Sylvester


Richland County, by Paul E. Polzin


Yellowstone County, by Paul E. Polzin


 

2012

Vol. 50, No. 4, Winter
 
Vol. 50, No. 3, Autumn

The Economic Impact of Craft Brewing in Montana, by Colin B. Sorenson, Todd A. Morgan and Shannon Furniss


The Mountain Pine Beetle in a Changing Climate, by Diana L. Six


Vocational Rehabilitation, by Gregg Davis, James T. Sylvester


The American Community Survey, by James T. Sylvester


Montana's Energy Industries, by Terry Johnson, Paul E. Polzin


The Montana Recovery, by Patrick M. Barkey


Update on Montana's Energy Boom, by Patrick M. Barkey


The Medicaid Expansion, by Gregg Davis


Graduation Counts, by Daphne Herling, Thale Dillon


Population Stats, by James T. Sylvester


 
Vol. 50, No. 2, Summer
 
Vol. 50, No. 1, Spring

Transportation Systems Key to Montana's Energy Future, by Paul E. Polzin


The Working Poor, by Thale Dillon


Manufacturing Outllook, by Steven W. Hayes, Charles E. Keegan III, Todd A. Morgan, Colin B. Sorenson


Entrepreneurship Meets Innovation, by MBQ Staff


Montana Economic Outlook, by Patrick M. Barkey


Butte-Anaconda, by Paul E. Polzin


Cascade County, by Paul E. Polzin


Fergus County, by Paul E. Polzin


Flathead County, by Gregg Davis


Gallatin County, by Paul E. Polzin


Hill County, by Paul E. Polzin


Lewis and Clark County, by Patrick M. Barkey


Missoula County, by Patrick M. Barkey


Ravalli County, by James T. Sylvester


Yellowstone County, by Patrick M. Barkey


Economic Outlook, by MBQ staff


 

2011

Vol. 49, No. 4, Winter
 
Vol. 49, No. 3, Autumn

Montana's Forest Economy, by Todd A. Morgan, Chelsea P. McIver, Colin B. Sorenson, Charles E. Keegan III, and St


How Green is Montana's Economy?, by Barbara Wagner


Innovators and Job Creators, by Christina Henderson


More Native Montanans in East than West, by James T. Sylvester


Is Montana's Recovery at Risk?, by Patrick M. Barkey


The Affordable Care Act, by Gregg Davis


Hunger Issues Present Challenges for Families, Workforce, and Economy, by Thale Dillon


Montana's Population Growth is Mostly in Western Counties, by James T. Sylvester


 
Vol. 49, No. 2, Summer
 
Vol. 49, No. 1, Spring

Green Business, by Lisa Swallow and Jerry Furniss


Organic Farming, by George Haynes


Real Estate Market Still in a Slump, by Patrick M. Barkey


Vacation Homes in Montana, by James T. Sylvester


Paying for the Recession, by Patrick M. Barkey


U.S. Recession Officially Over, by Patrick M. Barkey


Montana Outlook, by Patrick M. Barkey


Local Outlook, by Paul E. Polzin


Housing Markets Still Struggling, by Scott Rickard


Travel and Recreation, by Norma P. Nickerson


Public Health Care Funding and the Montana Economy, by Gregg Davis


Outlook for Montana Agriculture, by George Haynes


Montana's Manufacturing Industry, by Todd A. Morgan, Charles E. Keegan III, and Colin B. Sorenson


Montana's Forest Products Industry, by Todd A. Morgan, Charles E. Keegan III, Steven W. Hayes, and Colin B. Sorenson


 

2010

Vol. 48, No. 4, Winter
 
Vol. 48, No. 3, Autumn

The Electric Utility Industry, by Terry Morlan


2011 Montana Legislative Preview, by Shannon Furniss


Low Rates of Reading Competency Could Slow Economic Growth, by Thale Dillon


Montana's Health Care Safety Net, by Gregg Davis


Montana's Economy, by Patrick M. Barkey


Health Insurance Exchanges Unlikely to Cause Labor Market Disruptions, by Gregg Davis


More Montanans Have Health Insurance than at Beginning of Decade, by Gregg Davis


Permanent Closures at Major Facilities Hamper Montana's Manufacturing Industry, by Charles E. Keegan III, Todd A. Morgan, Jason Brandt, and John Baldridge


 
Vol. 48, No. 2, Summer
 
Vol. 48, No. 1, Spring

Baby Boom Migration Tilts Toward Rural America, by John Cromartie and Peter Nelson


Recession Throws Migration Trends a Curve Ball, by Patrick M. Barkey


The University of Montana, by Patrick M. Barkey


The New Health Care Law, by Gregg Davis and Jerry Furniss


Economic Costs of Alcohol-Related Vehicle Crashes in Montana, by Steve Seninger


Economic Recovery, by Wendy A. Stock


U.S. Economic Recovery, by Patrick M. Barkey


Montana Outlook, by Patrick M. Barkey


Local Outlook, by Paul E. Polzin


Montana's Housing Sector, by Scott Rickard


Travel and Recreation Outlook 2010, by Norma P. Nickerson


Women's Health Care, by Gregg Davis


Outlook for Montana Agriculture, by George Haynes


Montana's Manufacturing Industry, by Todd A. Morgan and Charles E. Keegan III


Montana's Forest Products Industry, by Todd A. Morgan and Charles E. Keegan III


 

2009

Vol. 47, No. 4, Winter
 
Vol. 47, No. 3, Autumn

Woody Biomass, by Todd A. Morgan


Smurfit-Stone Mill Closure Will Have Lasting Impacts on Montana's Economy, by Patrick M. Barkey, Todd A. Morgan, and Paul E. Polzin


Montanan's Health May be Compromised by Declining Number of Primary Care Physicians, by Gregg Davis, Tom Roberts, and Lawrence L. White Jr.


Too Much Junk Food and TV?, by Thale Dillon


Today's Children, Tomorrow's Business Leaders, by Julie Ehlers


Health Care Reform: What Should We Expect, by Gregg Davis


Healthy People 2010, by Gregg Davis


Economic Outlook, by Patrick M. Barkey


Managing Montana's Forest Lands, by Tom Schultz and Jordan Larson


Montana's Labor Poll, by John Baldridge


 
Vol. 47, No. 2, Summer
 
Vol. 47, No. 1, Spring

The Economic Cost of Alcohol Abuse in Montana, by Patrick M. Barkey


Housing Affordability and Montan's Real Estate Markets, by Patrick M. Barkey and James T. Sylvester


Long-Term Care Insurance: Could Montana's New Partnership Plan Have Helped the Smiths?, by Jerry Furniss and Michael Harrington


Pre-Existing Health Conditions Limit Job Flexibility, by Gregg Davis


Four-Wheeling: Off-Highway Vehicle Use Growing, by James T. Sylvester


Montana's Transportation Future, by Steve Albert and Jaydeep Chaudhari


Recession, by Paul E. Polzin


The Montana Outlook, by Paul E. Polzin


Montana Home Sales, by Scott Rickard


Travel and Recreation, by Norma Polovitz Nickerson


Expanding Health Insurance Coverage, by Patrick M. Barkey


Outlook for Montana Agriculture, by George Haynes


Montana's Manufacturing Industry, by Todd A. Morgan, Charles E. Keegan III, Jason P. Brandt


Montana's Forest Products Industry, by Todd A. Morgan and Charles E. Keegan III


 

2008

Vol. 46, No. 4, Winter
 
Vol. 46, No. 3, Autumn

Guiding Montana Through an Economic Storm, by Patrick Barkey and Shannon Furniss


The Business of Gambling in Montana, by John Baldridge and James T. Sylvester


Are Montana Roads Becoming Safer?, by Thale Dillon


Motor Vehicle Death Rates, by Thale Dillon


Polzin Retires as Bureau Director, by Shannon Furniss and Amy Joyner


Bailouts and Meltdowns, by Patrick M. Barkey


Feeling the Credit Crunch?, by Paul E. Polzin


Montana's Housing Industry, by Scott Rickard


Fiscal Impacts of an Aging Population in Montana, by George W. Haynes, Douglas J. Young and Myles Watts


Indian Entrepreneur Helps Build Business Environment on Reservations, by Jenny Donohue


Forest Industry Expert Retires, by Tyler Christensen, reprinted courtesy of the Missoulian


 
Vol. 46, No. 2, Summer
 
Vol. 46, No. 1, Spring

Cutting the Cord, by Jenny Donohue and John Baldridge


Montana Economy Still Strong Despite National Economic Downturn, by Paul E. Polzin


Economic Returns for Investing in Children's Health, by Steve Seninger


Reclaiming American Indian Maternal and Infant Health, by Thale Dillon, Christine Rinki, and Jennifer Giroux


Eco-Entrepreneur Tests Fuel-Saving Products, by Amy Joyner


The New ICE Age, by Sheila Stearns


One Shock, Two Shocks, Three Shocks. A Recession?, by Paul E. Polzin


The Montana Economy Zooms Along, by Paul E. Polzin


Outlook and Trends 2008, by Norma P. Nickerson and Melissa Dubois


Challenges Ahead for Health Care Finance, by Patrick M. Barkey


Outlook for Montana Agriculture, by George Haynes


Montana's Manufacturing Industry, by Charles E. Keegan III and Jason Brandt


Montana's Forest Products Industry, by Todd A. Morgan, Charles E. Keegan III, and Jason Brandt


 

2007

Vol. 45, No. 4, Winter
 
Vol. 45, No. 3, Autumn

Substance Abuse, by Thale Dillon, Julie Ehlers, and Daphne Herling


Sub-County Population Estimates, by James T. Sylvester


Montana Manufacturing, by Patrick M. Barkey and Steve Holland


Gated Communities, by Amy Joyner


Reservation Revenues, by Eleanor YellowRobe


Wildfire Supression Costs, by Krista Gebert


Selections, Dispositions, and Acquisitions, by Tom Schultz


Whitefish Entrepreneur Launches Montana Into Radio's New Age, by Amy Joyner


 
Vol. 45, No. 2, Summer
 
Vol. 45, No. 1, Spring

Global Warming, by Shannon Furniss


Montana's Economy, by Paul E. Polzin


Digital Divide, by Daphne Herling


Monitoring Montana Through BEA Data, by Amy Joyner


Health Care Research, by Pat Barkey


Rising Asia and Montana, by Philip West


U.S. Economy Slows Slightly, by Paul E. Polzin


Montana's Headline-Grabbing Growth Continues, by Paul E. Polzin


The Real Story Behind Gas Prices and Other Travel Industry Numbers, by Norma P. Nickerson and Melissa Dubois


Children's Health Insurance Coverage Rates Decline, by Daphne Herling


Montana Agriculture, by George Haynes


Montana's Manufacturing Industry, by Charles E. Keegan III, Thale Dillon, and Laurie Toomey


Montana's Forest Products Industry, by Charles E. Keegan III, Thale Dillon, Jason P. Brandt, and Todd A. Morgan


 

2006

Vol. 44, No. 4, Winter
 
Vol. 44, No. 3, Autumn

Health Insurance Coverage Declines, by Steve Seninger


2006 Employer Survey on Health Insurance in Montana, by Steve Seninger


Poverty Rates Highest for Montana's Youngest Children, by Daphne Herling


County Patterns of Child and Family Well-Being, by Daphne Herling


Montana Snowmobiling, Update 2006, by James T. Sylvester


The Sky's the Limit, by Amy Joyner


Investment in Early Childhood Shows High Rate of Return, by Daphne Herling


Economic Shake-Up , by Paul E. Polzin


New Program Helps Prepare Students for Careers, by Amy Joyner


Financial Literacy Important for Future, by Ian B. Davidson


 
Vol. 44, No. 2, Summer
 
Vol. 44, No. 1, Spring

Natural Resource Boom, by Paul E. Polzin


Oil and Gas Production from Montana's State Trust Lands, by Tom Schultz


Off to the Right Start, by Daphne Herling and Christine Gordon


Population Trends, by Paul E. Polzin


U.S. Economy was Remarkably Strong in 2005 , by Paul E. Polzin


Montana's Business Environment and the Law, by Jack Morton and Michael Harrington


Strong Economic Growth Continues in Montana, by Paul E. Polzin


Montana's Milestone: 10 Million Nonresident Visitors, by Norma P. Nickerson, Melissa Dubois, and James Wilton


Health Care Costs, by Steve Seninger and Daphne Herling


Montana Agriculture, by David Buschena


Montana's Manufacturing Industry, by Charles E. Keegan III, Thale Dillon, and Robert Campbell


Montana's Forest Products Industry, by Charles E. Keegan III, Thale Dillon, Todd Morgan, Jason P. Brandt, Jeff Halbrook, and Keith A. Blatner


 

2005

Vol. 43, No. 4, Winter
 
Vol. 43, No. 3, Autumn

The Status of Women in Montana, by Daphne Herling and Christine Gordon


New Neighbors in the 'Hood, by James T. Sylvester


Who Offers Benefits? , by Bradly T. Eldredge and Tyler K. Turner


Boom, Bust, or Bubble? , by Amy Joyner


Losing Economic Ground, by Steve Seninger and Daphne Herling


Recruitment, Retention, and Salaries of Montana Teachers, by Christiana Stoddard and Douglas J. Young


Economic Impacts of Hurricane Katrina, by Paul E. Polzin


 
Vol. 43, No. 2, Summer
 
Vol. 43, No. 1, Spring

Montana School Quality, by Myles Watts and Douglas J. Young


Montana Develops Creative Ways to Educate Creative People, by Amy Joyner


A New Day in Health Care and Human Services for Montana's Children?, by Steve Yeakel


Faster Growth Expected for Montana Economy, by Paul E. Polzin


High Gas Prices, by Paul E. Polzin


2005 U.S. Economic Outlook, by Paul E. Polzin


Another Slow Year for Montana Tourism, by Norma P. Nickerson, Jim Wilton, and Melissa Dubois


Health Care Costs, by Steve Seninger and Daphne Herling


Montana's Manufacturing Industry, by Charles E. Keegan III, Thale Dillon, and Robert Campbell


An Overview of Montana Taxes, by Douglas J. Young


Strong Economic Growth Continues in Montana, by Paul E. Polzin


Outlook for Agriculture, by Kevin McNew


Montana's Forest Products Industry, by Charles E. Keegan III, Todd A. Morgan, Jason P. Brandt, Francis G. Wagner, and Keith A. Blatner


 

2004

Vol. 42, No. 4, Winter
 
Vol. 42, No. 3, Autumn

The Economic Status of American Indians in Montana, by Paul E. Polzin and Dennis O'Donnell


Interview with Governor Brian Schweitzer, by Montana Business Quarterly Staff


Education Funding, by Curt Nichols


Franchising in Montana, by Amy Joyner


Obesity and Poverty, by Steve Seninger and Daphne Herling


Montana's Changing Mix of Taxes, by Douglas J. Young


Rural Development An Oxymoron?, by James T. Sylvester


 

Vol. 42, No. 2, Summer
   

The BSE Threat: An In-Depth Look at What Montana's Experts Say, by Amy Joyner


Engineering Economy, by Steve Holland


Punitive Damages, by Jerry Furniss, Jack Morton, and Mike Harrington


Montana Moves Up the Ranks In Per Capita Income, by Paul Polzin


 

2004

Vol. 42, No. 1, Spring
   

Street Smart Economics, by Norm Millikin, Vince Smith, and Myles Watts


President Bush Passed the Economics Midterm, How Will He Score on the Final?, by Paul E. Polzin


Montana Avoided U.S. Economic Travails of 2001-2003, by Paul E. Polzin


Travel Industry Outlook and Economics, by Norma P. Nickerson and James J Wilton


Lack of Health Insurance Plagues Montanans, by Stephen F. Seninger and Daphne Herling


Outlook for Montana Agriculture, by Myles Watts


Montana's Manufacturing Industry, by Charles E. Keegan III, Thale Dillon, Robert Campbell, and Todd A. Morgan


Montana's Forest Products Industry, by Charles E. Keegan III, Todd A. Morgan, Steven R. Shook, Francis G. Wagner, Keith A. Blatner