Article: Background on the Global Insight Study: 'The Economic Impact of Wal-Mart'.

WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The following provides background about Global Insight's study of Wal-Mart's impact on the U.S. Economy.

 
  * Global Insight was engaged by Wal-Mart in late 2004 to conduct an 
independent and unbiased study of its impact on the U.S. economy. 
 
  * The Global Insight study was conducted by an 18-member Global Insight 
team of economists and analysts. The senior members of the team average 
20 years experience and hold several advanced degrees, including 3 
Ph.D.'s. 
 
  * Data sources utilized for the study included: 
-- Historical data for the Global Insight study was obtained from U.S. 
   government ...

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