Indiana University economists predict continued economic growth for Indiana, but likely at the same slow pace that’s existed for years coming out of the recession.

The Kelley School of Business' annual economic forecast, released Thursday, shows demand for Indiana-made goods could help the state evade the nation's economic doldrums.

Last year, Ball State economist Michael Hicks predicted the U.S. would grow its gross domestic product – or GDP – by around 2.7 percent. So did everyone else. In reality, GDP grew by 2.2 percent. For 2016, other forecasts show a growth from 2.5 to 2.75 percent. Not Hick’s. He’s predicting growth in 2016 at 2.2 percent.