University of Montana Research Spurs Job Growth

Economists at the 2012 Economic Outlook Seminar say new research at the University of Montana represents a key industry for growth in Missoula County.

Economist Paul Polzin says the growth in research is significant enough to offset many of the losses suffered in the more traditional Montana industries, like lumber and mining.

"These closures of the wood products industry have meant that the University of Montana and other state government offices are now the largest single component of Missoula’s economic base," said Polzin.

By Will Wadley

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