JOLTS
Column Published in syndication August 20, 2025Despite the current challenges--from geopolitical tension to tariffs--the Texas labor market is holding relatively steady (even with a modest recent monthly decline in June) and even improving in many areas. Texas added 232,500 jobs over the past 12 months, representing a 1.6% growth rate that was significantly above the national rate (0.6%). In addition, a wide range of industries are adding jobs, always a positive signal.
What level of income is the top 1% in Texas?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 22, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the top 1% level of income in Texas.
What is the latest on US debt?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 21, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the latest numbers on the US national debt.
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- debt,
- United States
What did the latest producer price index numbers show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 20, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the latest producer price index numbers.
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- producer price index
How is the Texas economy performing?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 19, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the Texas economy.
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- economic activity,
- Texas
Disruption
Column Published in syndication August 13, 2025"Creative disruption" is a process by which the invention of one very useful thing brings major changes for many others. It is related to "creative destruction" (the rapid obsolescence of some activities as new mechanisms emerge) which dates back to sociologist Werner Sombart over a century ago and was brought into mainstream economic thought by Joseph Schumpeter in the 1940s. These phenomena happen frequently in niches across the economy. For example, telephone switchboard operators largely went away due to automation. These disturbances are healthy and, indeed, essential to progress, but can engender very difficult transitions.
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- productivity,
- artificial intelligence,
- jobs
What is the latest on tariffs?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 18, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the latest on tariffs.
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- tariffs
What did the July jobs report look like?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 15, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the July jobs report.
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- jobs
What did the July consumer price index show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 14, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the July consumer price index.
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- consumer price index
How are tariffs impacting manufacturing costs?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 13, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses how tariffs are impacting manufacturing costs.
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- tariffs