Uneven growth slows down state economy

The visitor industry's robust performance cannot counteract other weak sectors

By Alan Yonan Jr.

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 17, 2012

~~<p>Hawaii's economy is growing at a slower pace than previously estimated despite a stronger-than-expected performance by the visitor industry, according to a report released by the state Thursday.</p>
<p>Various economic indicators for 2012, including job growth, personal income and gross domestic product, were revised downward from the last forecast released in May by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.</p>
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Hawaii's economy is growing at a slower pace than previously estimated despite a stronger-than-expected performance by the visitor industry, according to a report released by the state Thursday.

Various economic indicators for 2012, including job growth, personal income and gross domestic product, were revised downward from the last forecast released in May by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Login for more...