We take issue with those economists who suggest that our employment figures are inflated because of large construction projects such as Providence Place, the Convention Center and T.F. Green Airport. The reality is these jobs are here.
And the reality is that virtually every state has similar projects. In Connecticut they are looking forward to building a new Patriots stadium in Hartford, with all its related work. And surely casinos have added to construction jobs. In Massachusetts, the Big Dig is supplying years of additional work for construction firms and their employees. In state after state it’s the same.
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Let’s realize that these projects are a reality, as much a part of our employment picture as financial services, retail, and high technology jobs.
