Tim Fernholz says key indicators suggest we may have a more positive economic-growth picture for 2011.

Despite all that, and maybe it’s a week of vacation talking, I haven’t been so optimistic about recovery in months. A number of key indicators, and the combination of the Federal Reserve’s new direction in monetary policy with the stimulative effects of the lame-duck tax deal, suggest we may have a more positive economic-growth picture for 2011. That’s not to say there aren’t dozens of lurking economic threats, but in the spirit of positive thinking, here’s what we can look forward to in 2011.

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