Thursday, October 8, 2009

Kansas City Metro Economy is Nation’s 28th Largest

Kansas City’s economy (measured by gross domestic product) generated over $100 billion in activity in 2008 according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This ranks as the country’s 28th largest economy right between Cleveland and Cincinnati.
Kansas City’s gross domestic product has enjoyed steady growth since 2001 (when the data series was started), growing 13 percent in real terms. Even with the recession, Kansas City’s economy grew 1.3 percent between 2007 and 2008.

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