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2004 Report and Key Findings
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Highlights from 2004 Index
- Our region’s population is growing and diversifying with continuing segregation by race and a significant “brain drain.”
- Long Island is the nation’s first mature suburb but today’s development patterns are changing.
- Information and communication services, health and business services jobs are growing while technology manufacturing jobs and regional average pay declined.
- The region’s productivity and innovation are increasing but patents are declining.
- Growth yields mixed results for people and communities.
- Educational and health outcomes are mixed.
- Environmental stewardship is not a regional strength.
- Government performance shows room for improvement.
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