Spring 2022 Regional Economic Indicator Forum Overview

Abstract

Twice each year, students from the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), the University of Wisconsin- Superior (UWS), and the College of St. Scholastica (CSS) join efforts to conduct research on the economic performance of the 15-county region surrounding the Twin Ports (the REIF region). This summary provides information on the results of the three schools’ research, including a special focus on the economic effects of the pandemic, a glimpse into local consumer confidence, an analysis of regional stock performance, and survey results on business confidence and hiring practices.