In Flagstaff, the housing market is recovering, retail sales continue to improve and Northern Arizona University’s enrollment is increasing – all signs of a growing economy. But nationally, many had hoped the situation would be stronger by now. Northern Arizona University economist Ron Gunderson, Ph.D., says that is understandable. “Historically, as nations have come out of recessions, there’s a spring effect,” he said. “That propels the economy forward. But we never got that big bounce … [Read more...] about NAU Conference: Economy Still Sluggish, Some Positive Signs