Leasing continues to play a critical role supporting the U.S. economy. The 2002 State of the Industry Report provides a thoughtful look at the industry, the economy, funding, regulatory matters and the people and systems that make up the industry. The long-term outlook is positive. Find out why industry leaders are saying this year has been a "repairing and rebuilding" year. The State of the Industry Report is based on the statistical numbers from ELA's Annual Survey of Industry Activity, personal interviews and independent economic data.