The Long Island Association Annual Business Fact Book '08-'09

A comprehensive guide to business activity on Long Island, prepared by Dr. Pearl M. Kamer, LIA Chief Economist. The Fact Book contains detailed statistics about Long Island’s gross metropolitan product, demography, labor force, consumer sector and real estate markets. The publication also contains the latest wage data for specific occupations. The industry analysis focuses on employment and wages in financial services, defense and technology, health and educational services and tourism. A special section underscores the growing importance of Long Island’s not-for-profit sector. There is also data concerning the national and New York State economies as a backdrop for interpreting recent economic developments on Long Island.