10 Cities That Will Lead the Recovery
Introduction
Some cities have managed to stay clear of the economic recession and are expected to lead the path toward a national recovery. BusinessWeek.com ranks America's best economies based on job growth, employment, economic growth and home prices.
Note: Employment was measured by the change from the peak quarter to the second quarter of 2009. Unemployment was ranked by measuring the percentage-point change from the first quarter of 2009 to the second quarter of 2009. The gross metropolitan product (similar to GDP), measures the final market value of goods and services within each metro area, and was used from the peak quarter to the second quarter of 2009. Home-price rankings analyze the second quarter of 2009 vs. the previous quarter.
(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Note: Employment was measured by the change from the peak quarter to the second quarter of 2009. Unemployment was ranked by measuring the percentage-point change from the first quarter of 2009 to the second quarter of 2009. The gross metropolitan product (similar to GDP), measures the final market value of goods and services within each metro area, and was used from the peak quarter to the second quarter of 2009. Home-price rankings analyze the second quarter of 2009 vs. the previous quarter.
(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
