Hawaii Economy

As the most isolated inhabited land mass in the world, Hawaii's geographical location and limited natural resources present particular economic challenges. In the last 50 years, Hawaii has transitioned from an agricultural economy to one based on tourism, state and local government, and federal — especially military — spending. Hawaii's economy measured by real GDP is projected to show a 1.3 percent increase in 2011, according to the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.

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