The key to Oregon's economic future is trade with Asia through west coast seaports like Portland.  Also, Oregon is now seen as a very desirable place to live by people across the USA who are thinking of moving, due to economic decline in their regions.   Population increase brings capital into an area and also it provides more labor, both of which are critical to sustain a growing economy.  Local people should stop complaining about how the state is being "ruined" by new arrivals from other states.