From 1992 through the start of '99, Arizona's real gross stateproduct--total economic output within its boundaries--grew 7.5%compared to 3.9% for the nation as a whole, Commerce says. Theunusually fast growth was fueled by the state's booming high-techmanufacturing industry and a sharp rise in business services.

Eight other Western states also posted strong growth during the1990s, including a 7.2% gain recorded by Oregon. California, whichsuffered through a deep recession in the first half of the '90s,saw a below-average 3.2% growth rate between '92 and '99.

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