Tag: Leonard Lardaro
Are you concerned that Rhode Island may now be in a...
Rhode Island’s generally poor economic performance in recent months has led to speculation that a recession is coming.
On Oct. 14, University of Rhode Island economist and...
Lardaro: ‘Painfully weak’ economic data suggests R.I. is in a recession
PROVIDENCE – After wrestling with the possibility for months, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro now says his monthly Current Conditions...
Lardaro: R.I. economy shows progress in July
PROVIDENCE – The state’s economy had a strong performance in July, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Monday in his...
Lardaro: Recession fears hover over R.I.’s economy
PROVIDENCE – Recession fears and tariffs continue to loom over Rhode Island’s economy, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Friday...
Lardaro: R.I.’s poor May economic performance keeps alive recession fears
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's poor economic performance in May fuels recession fears, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Tuesday in...
Lardaro: Concerns about R.I.’s economy remain despite strong April performance
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy bounced back in April after its horrible performance in March but concerns remain, University of Rhode Island economist and...
Tariff war not helping manufacturers
Local manufacturers were hopeful during pandemic-fueled supply chain disruptions for an eventual return of manufacturing jobs that were shifted overseas in previous decades.
But that’s...
R.I. manufacturers bracing for pain
As fluctuating tariff orders implemented by President Donald Trump’s administration continue to rattle the global economy, manufacturers in Rhode Island are bracing for higher...
Do you expect Rhode Island to avoid a recession this year?
With stocks recovering from tariff-induced lows and inflation cooling, can the Rhode Island economy avoid a recession this year?
There are economic signs to suggest...
Lardaro: R.I.’s March economy the worst since the Great Recession
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's March economic performance was its worst since the Great Recession in 2008, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard...

















