Oregon's Economy
Sam the dog on a boat on Mirror Lake with Mt. Hood in the background. (Photo courtesy Nita B. Smart)
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.
Oregon's economy
Employment
Wages
Income
Revenue and taxes
Sources and more information
Also see: Government Finance