How will the recent election results impact Texas' economic growth?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 12, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses how the election results will impact the Texas economy.
How many jobs did the US add last month?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 11, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the October jobs report.
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- jobs report
How does Texas' infrastructure rate?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 10, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses Texas' infrastructure.
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- infrastructure,
- Texas
A Smaller Slice
Column Published in syndication November 04, 2026Over the past several decades, workers have been receiving a smaller slice of the economic pie. Recent data indicate that labor's share of output in the nonfarm business sector fell to 52.8% in the second quarter of 2026, the lowest level since record keeping began in 1947. The implications of this milestone are quite significant, but somewhat nuanced. Let's briefly explore what the decline does - and does not - mean.
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- labor,
- compensation
Texas' Future Need for Workers by Occupation
Newsletter Published on November 09, 2026 (Vol. 43, No. 06)This issue of The Perryman Report & Texas Letter focuses on the need for workers by occupation and the importance of workforce development.
How high is publicly held debt?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 09, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the US debt level.
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- debt,
- United States
What share of income goes to wages?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 06, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the amount of income that goes to wages for workers.
What was the third quarter GDP growth?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 04, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the third quarter GDP numbers.
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- GDP
What did the Fed do with interest rates at its last meeting?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 03, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses what the Fed did with interest rates at its last meeeting.
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- Federal Reserve,
- interest rates
Regional Growth
Column Published in syndication October 28, 2026Texas has long been one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, but that expansion has never been evenly distributed. Some areas are booming, while others are working to stabilize existing conditions. I recently discussed our analysis of regional economic patterns across the state based on a granular examination of county-level data. Using the same information, let's briefly explore where the most rapid growth is likely to occur over the next two decades and why.