Economists see ups, downs in Idaho's road ahead
John Mitchell, left, and Sam Wolkenhauer share a laugh during their economic outlook they presented to the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber at The Coeur d'Alene Resort on Tuesday.
BILL BULEY/Press
Idaho is strong enough to power through the uncertainties of stubborn inflation, looming tariffs and other economic threats, said Sam Wolkenhauer, Idaho Department of Labor economist Tuesday.
“When you have low unemployment and rising wages, you have a durability in the face of those other things,” he said to about 300 people at The Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber’s breakfast. “That's definitely what we’re seeing here in Idaho is a durability that we’re getting from the strength of our labor market and our growth.”
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