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Growth Prospects

C+

Output Growth

4.4%

Growth Trend*

4.6%

Output

$373 billion

Employment

4,300,000

* Avg. yearly change, 1990-2004
DATA: economy.com
GRADE: BusinessWeek
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Industry Outlook 2005 Manufacturing
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Borrowing from the Future

> > After years of lavish sales incentives, demand for cars is flat. With higher interest rates ahead, Detroit's best bet is to offer better cars


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