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Role of Metro Areas in the U.S. Economy
The report by the U.S. Conference of Mayors finds that In 2004, the nation’s 361 metro areas were responsible for 86.3% of U.S. gross domestic product, producing goods and services with a total value of $10.1 trillion. Additionally, in 2004, 52% of metros grew faster than the nation in inflation adjusted terms.
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http://www.usmayors.org/74thWinterMeeting/metroeconreport_January2006.pdf