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Lardaro: R.I. economy shows signs of slowing
PROVIDENCE – Strength remains in critical parts of Rhode Island’s economy but also evidence of slowing, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard...
Lardaro: R.I.’s economy posts strong performance in June
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy was strong in June and has moved out of “first gear,” University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard...
Lardaro: State’s economy gained momentum in April
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy gained momentum in April, suggesting the potential to break beyond “first gear,” University of Rhode Island economist and professor...
Lardaro: Expansion of R.I. economy slowed in March
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy sputtered a bit in March after showing signs of gaining momentum in February, University of Rhode Island economist and...
Lardaro: R.I. could be emerging from ‘statistical recession’
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island appears to be moving out of its "statistical recession" due to economic improvements that occurred between August and November, University...
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: Despite some strengths, R.I. economy still deteriorating overall
PROVIDENCE – After a string of five months of contraction, Rhode Island's economy held steady in August thanks to a strengthening national economy, University...
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. 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: 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...