USA 03-01-2002 US Economy Emerging From Recession? The Institute for Supply Management (formerly the National Association of Purchasing Management) has announced that its index of factory activity rose from 44.5 in November to 48.2 in December, its… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #economy#management#recession#Two#US economy