Tag: Leonard Lardaro
2024 forecast: R.I.’s unemployment – ‘nowhere to go but up’
During the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro says he noticed businesses in the South County region of the state posting...
Lardaro: Disappointing October keeps R.I. in ‘statistical recession’
PROVIDENCE – After a disappointing October, Rhode Island remains in a “statistical recession,” University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said in...
Lardaro: Some positive economic signs but concerns too
PROVIDENCE – Despite signs of economic expansion, it remains unclear if Rhode Island has emerged from its “statistical recession,” University of Rhode Island economist...
Lardaro: Recession effects still muted
PROVIDENCE – Federal funding and budget surpluses continue to limit the effects of Rhode Island's "statistical" recession but the state's economic momentum remains stalled,...
Lardaro: R.I. remains in a statistical recession
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island continues to be in a statistical recession, but the effects have been blunted by federal funding and budget surpluses, University...
Lardaro: R.I.’s economic climate in statistical recession
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's economic climate is currently in a statistical recession, different from a "typical recession," University of Rhode Island economist and professor...
Lardaro: R.I. teetering toward recession
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is teetering toward a recession due to an abysmal economic performance in April and continued economic weakness, University of Rhode Island economist...
Lardaro: Weak March performance brings R.I. closer to recession
PROVIDENCE – University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Tuesday he is more convinced that Rhode Island is continuing to move...
Lardaro: No recession yet but it’s likely coming
PROVIDENCE – University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Monday that Rhode Island is not in the early stages of a...
Lardaro: Recession signs growing
PROVIDENCE – The recent behavior of Rhode Island’s economy in light of new data suggests the “possibility” the state is either moving toward or...



















