RECAP Briefing Rooms
News and Features
- 2009 Holiday Retail Forecast
Retail sales prospects for the 2009 holiday season.
- Health Insurance Coverage Estimates for Iowa
Estimated size and characteristics of Iowa's uninsured population in 2006.
- Tips for Running a Business During Tough Times
Overview of business management and planning strategies.
- Educational Attainment in the United States
This U.S. Census Bureau report examines the relationship between education and earnings.
- Iowans and Income on the Move, 2007-2008
Highlights migration trends between Iowa and the rest of the United States during 2007-2008
- Retail Economics 101: Lessons and Strategies of a Recession
Suggestions for retail business owners and consumers for adapting during an economic slowdown.
- Firm Entry and Exit in Iowa, 1992-2004
Assesses patterns of firm entry and exit in Iowa to identify differences among industries in urban-rural bias; long-term growth; and firm survival patterns.
- Characteristics of Iowa's Racially and Ethnically Diverse Neighborhoods
Examines economic and social characteristics of racially and ethnically diverse neighborhoods in Iowa.
- Home Mortgage Lending to Iowa's Minority Groups
Examines loan application data by race and ethnicity of the applicants to identify differences in purpose, approval rates, and reasons for denial.
- Minority Business Owners in Iowa
Examines demographic and financial characteristics of business ownership for minorities in Iowa and in the U.S.
Recommended Readings
- Understanding Biofuels Economic Impact Claims
This report discusses the validity of recent robust claims of job gains from biofuels industry growth in the state of Iowa.
- The Economic Importance of Agri-Food Industries in Iowa
This study investigates the economic value of Iowa's agri-food industries, including agricultural production, primary food processing, other agricultural commodity processing, and agricultural input manufacturing and distribution activities.
- Economic Impact of the Insurance Industry in Iowa
This report investigates the major economic attributes and the value of Iowa's insurance industry to the Iowa economy.
- Competing With the Discount Mass Merchandisers
Business strategies for smaller firms to improve their chances of success in competing against "big box" and other large retailers in a changing retail environment.
- Determining the Market for Your Goods and Services
A business planning guide to estimating the amount of sales your business could be expected to generate.
- Developing Your Town's Retail Potential
Suggestions for improving or maintaining the local retail customer base.
Useful Links
- State Data Center of Iowa
A source for population, housing, business and government statistics about Iowa, including data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Iowa state agencies, and other state and federal sources.
- American FactFinder
Current population estimates, demographic profiles, and census data at the local, state, or national level from the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Iowa Economy - News & Trends
On-line publication from Iowa Workforce Development with statewide and local economic indicators.
- Iowa Farm Outlook & News
Monthly newsletter featuring Iowa livestock and crops updates and general economy news.
