Mississippians more optimistic about economy, researchers puzzled

by MBJ Staff Published: November 3,2011
Tags: consumer confidence, economy, education, higher education, report, survey
STARKVILLE — Mississippians were more optimistic about the future of the economy than the nation as a whole in the third quarter of the year, but key economic indicators in the state were still lackluster. The latest Mississippi Index of Consumer Sentiment showed only a 0.1-point rise in confidence, taking the MSICS to a value [...] [...]
