Number: RL30329 Title: Current Economic Conditions and Selected Forecasts Authors: Mark Labonte, Government and Finance Division Abstract: This report begins with a comprehensive presentation of current economic conditions focusing on income growth, unemployment, and inflation. The posture of monetary and fiscal policy is surveyed as are the forecasts of economic activity. It concludes with data on the factors important for economic growth. Pages: 13 Date: December 2, 2008