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Article: What's Next? Assessing Print Markets in 2006 and 2007
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- GATFWORLD
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- February 1, 2006
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CopyrightCopyright Graphic Arts Technical Foundation Feb 2006. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Section 1
The Print and Graphic Communications Industry
U.S. Economic and Other Trends
With the arrival of each new year it is time to look ahead and assess future print market conditions. Our Technology Forecast article for this year is based on the recently published PIA/GATF report Over the Horizon: An Environmental Scan of the Economy and Print Markets 2005-2007.
The Economy Looks Good
In contrast with the reports in the general press, the U.S. economy is veiy strong and growing at a robust pace. The latest numbers indicate the economy grew at a strong 4.1% pace in the third quarter despite the damage from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita which probably shaved around half a point from ...