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A maple tree stands alone in a field near Pacific City. (Photo courtesy Kathy Munsel)
Oregon's rich natural resources fueled the state's economy for a long time. In recent years, high technology has assumed the role previously played by forest products, but forests, farms and ranches, retail trade, and tourism are significant elements of the state's economic profile. This section describes the Oregon economy.
Also see: Government Finance