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Board of Directors Sheila T. Francoeur, Chair David Alukonis William H. Dunlap Eric Herr Dianne Mercier Richard Ober James Putnam Stephen J. Reno Stuart V. Smith, Jr. Donna Sytek Brian F. Walsh Michael Whitney Martin L. Gross, Chair Emeritus Todd I. Selig Kimon S. Zachos
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Board of Directors Sheila T. Francoeur, Chair David Alukonis William H. Dunlap Eric Herr Dianne Mercier Richard Ober James Putnam Stephen J. Reno Stuart V. Smith, Jr. Donna Sytek Brian F. Walsh Michael Whitney Martin L. Gross, Chair Emeritus Todd I. Selig Kimon S. Zachos Directors Emeritus Searching for an Economic Recovery Lakes Region Planning Commission Monday, September 30, 2013 “…to raise new ideas and improve policy debates through quality information and analysis on issues shaping New Hampshire’s future.”
What is New Hampshire Labor Markets Hospital Service Areas Tourist Regions Watersheds Housing Markets
The Geography of Need • Percentage of the Population with a BA or better • 2010 Median HH Income • Poverty Rate • Households with Food Stamps • Medicaid Members as a % per Pop • Low to Moderate Income Pct • Elementary Per Pupil Expenditures 2009/10 • 2011 Actual Property Tax Rate • Voter Participation (%) in the Last Election • Poverty Under 18 • Poverty 65 plus • 2011 High School graduation rate
Anecdotal evidence from the Fed Bank of Boston, July 17, 2013 • Economic activity in New England continues to expand at a moderate pace, according to business contacts. • Retailers, tourism contacts, manufacturers and consulting and advertising contacts all report modest increases in sales. • Commercial real estate conditions are improving or holding steady, depending on location. • Residential real estate contacts report increases in both house prices and sales. • Overall prices are rising at a modest pace, generally in line with cost increases. • Most businesses are holding employment steady, with substantial staffing changes only at firms experiencing significant increases or decreases in sales. • Contacts generally expect the recent trend of moderate growth to continue.
Calculated Risk has the clearest picture of the problem we face:
Percent Change in NH Population 30.0% 24.8% 25.0% 21.5% 20.5% 20.0% 13.8% 15.0% 11.4% 8.5% 10.0% 6.9% 5.0% 0.0% 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 Growth in the past driven by high rates of migration. Source: New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies, analysis of U.S. Census data U.S. Census figures released in December show that the 2000s saw the slowest rate of population growth in New Hampshire in six decades. Later this year, the Census Bureau will release specific population figures for counties and communities. What will those numbers tell us about the state’s demographic patterns over the past decade?
NH Population forecasts revised down Total NH Population
NH Population forecasts revised down, especially for 0-19 yr olds NH School Age Population
The new 60? Significant future growth of the population 75 - 79 23
In this context, what should we invest in? • Human Capital • Economic Creativity • Business Base • Costs of Business? • Infrastructure? • Quality of Life?
Public Policy Indicators Compared to Neighbor and Competitor States
NH Excels on Current Climate Indicators NH Rank - Top Ten Out of 50 Indicators
But NH Lags on Future Climate Indicators NH Rank - Bottom Ten Out of 50 Indicators
New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies Board of Directors Sheila T. Francoeur, Chair David Alukonis William H. Dunlap Eric Herr Dianne Mercier Richard Ober James Putnam Stephen J. Reno Stuart V. Smith, Jr. Donna Sytek Brian F. Walsh Michael Whitney Martin L. Gross, Chair Emeritus Todd I. Selig Kimon S. Zachos Directors Emeritus Want to learn more? • Online: nhpolicy.org • Facebook: facebook.com/nhpolicy • Twitter: @nhpublicpolicy • Our blog: policyblognh.org • (603) 226-2500 “…to raise new ideas and improve policy debates through quality information and analysis on issues shaping New Hampshire’s future.”