Publications | The Perryman Group

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The High Cost of Millions of Americans Losing Health Insurance Coverage

Published on May 29, 2025

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The Potential Economic Impact of Sustained 30% Tariffs on Imports from China

Published on May 13, 2025

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The Potential Economic Impact of Sustained Tariffs on Automobiles and Parts

Published on April 1, 2025

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The Potential Economic Impact of Sustained 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

Published on March 18, 2025

Glaring Global Gloom

Column Published in syndication June 11, 2025

A new report on the global economic outlook has recently been released. The World Economic Forum regularly surveys chief economists, with the current information collected during the first half of April. The findings are worthy of note.

What does the future look like for Texas' electricity needs?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 16, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses Texas' electricity needs and the recent legislative session.

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electricity demand

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What did the recent consumer price index show?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 13, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses the recent consumer price index numbers.

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consumer price index

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The Short‑Term Outlook for the US Economy

Newsletter Published on June 12, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 03)

The US economy is facing daunting challenges on a number of fronts. Nonetheless, signs of underlying strength and resilient momentum are thus far persisting. The Perryman Group's latest forecast indicates reasonable growth over the next five years, although the pace will likely be uneven and backloaded in light of current uncertainty. Key patterns affecting future performance are described in this issue.

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What did the May jobs report look like?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 12, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses the May jobs report.

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jobs

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Harming Health Hurts

Column Published in syndication June 04, 2025

Medicaid allows some of the nation's most vulnerable residents to obtain needed health care, thus improving the lives of individuals and families. Without insurance coverage, many people will postpone needed appointments or even forego essential treatments. The inevitable result is worse health outcomes and even higher death rates as manageable problems escalate. Empirical evidence suggests that increasing Medicaid coverage improves health and reduces mortality rates. In fact, life expectancy is extended by more than a year for those with coverage.