Barney Professor of Economics Farhad Rassekh recently provided economic predictions for the state of Connecticut to Hartford Business Journal. Below are his key takeaways:
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What’s your 2025 economic outlook for Connecticut? Moderate growth.
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How many jobs will CT add in 2025? 3,000-4,000.
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What will CT’s unemployment rate be at the end of 2025? 4%.
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What type of GOP growth will CT see in 2025? 2-2.5%.
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Which industries will add the most jobs? Health care and education.
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Which industries will lose the most jobs? High-tech and insurance.