Economy Poised To Improve, Economists Say

Now that home construction is picking up, and state and local government layoffs are leveling off, there is reason for optimism in 2013. Many economists are saying that the economy is now poised to pick up steam. NBC’s Tom Costello reports.

Jan 7th, 2013

Now that home construction is picking up, and state and local government layoffs are leveling off, there is reason for optimism in 2013. Many economists are saying that the economy is now poised to pick up steam. NBC’s Tom Costello reports.

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