The effects of Hurricane Katrina on the New Orleans economy

working in New Orleans was employed by Federal, State or local government, 1 out of 6 in tourism, and 1 out of 10 in health care. In 10 years, the national average weekly wage in private industry had increased to $648, 13.1 percent higher than in New Orleans.9 Thus, in terms of average wages, the gap between New Orleans and the Nation had widened. ................
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