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The paper focuses on the articles published in April 01, 2003 issue of the journal "U.S. Industry Quarterly Review: Paper and Packaging." The total output of paper and products in the U.S. fell over 5% 2001. Declining demand, a strong dollar, weak exports, and a reduction in capacity are all responsible. Market weakness continued through the first part of 2002. Recovery through the summer will be fragile, and most producers will not see a substantial improvement in business until the fourth quarter. Paper and paperboard prices will be flat over the summer. However, as demand picks up this fall and into 2003, prices should firm.