Welcome to Economy '96
The Economy is an annual publication providing a review of economic
performance in Newfoundland and Labrador and an economic outlook for the near
term.
The Economics and Statistics Section of the Department of Finance produces a
number of publications providing an overview of economic and industry trends.
Comments and questions concerning The Economy 1996 should be directed to:
Economics and Statistics Section
Department of Finance
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
P.O. Box 8700
St. John's, Newfoundland
A1B 4J6
Phone: (709) 729-3255
Fax: (709) 729-6944
e-mail:info@era.gov.nl.ca
Subscriptions to The Economy can be obtained by contacting the Office of the
Queen's Printer at (709) 729-3649.
Published under the authority of: Honourable Paul D. Dicks, Q.C. Minister of
Finance and Treasury Board

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