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Jon Talton

Jon Talton comments on economic trends and turning points, putting them into context with people, place and the environment in the Pacific Northwest. His column runs every other Sunday. He also makes frequent posts in his Sound Economy blog.

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Saturday, July 24

Community banks are a troubled but vital part of economy | Sound Economy

Thursday, July 15

Boeing's broken assurances keep lowering expectations | Sound Economy

Saturday, July 10

Jury still out on WTO's value as trade cop | Sound Economy

Saturday, June 26

Seattle area's strengths enough to get through this recession but what about going forward | Sound Economy

Wednesday, June 23

Gov. Chris Gregoire lays out export-building agenda | Sound Economy

Saturday, June 19

Don't look for high CEO compensation to change any time soon | Sound Economy

Saturday, June 12

Puget Sound region fared well during Recession, but let's not be smug | Sound Economy

Saturday, May 29

That Great Reset? Not so fast | Sound Economy

 

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