MONTANA BUSINESS QUARTERLY

Volume 58, Number 1, Spring  2020

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The Economic Impact of a Global Pandemic


Can We Expect a Recession?

by

Robert Sonora

Financial markets have been interrupted and workers are being furloughed. When can we expect a recession?

New Study Gauges Hutterite Economic Contributions



Hutterite Businesses Play a Significant Role in the State?s Economy

by

Patrick M. Barkey, George Haynes and Joel Schumacher

Hutterite businesses play a significant role in the state?s economy.


The Future of Work



How Will Montanans Participate in the Next Industrial Revolution?

by

Micheal Braun and Scott Latham

How we work is rapidly changing as we approach the fourth industrial revolution. What can Montanans expect in this new world of work?


Ending Youth Homelessness in Montana



The Battle to Provide Housing and Assistance

by

Daphne Herling

More than 1.5 million youth in the United States experienced homelessness during the 2017-18 school year. It?s the highest number recorded in over 10 years.