Publications | The Perryman Group
Affordability
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 03, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses affordability.

How are consumers fairing?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 02, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses consumers and spending.

Texas leads in the top US growth industries
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 01, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses how well Texas performs in the top US growth industries.

Affordability
Column Published in syndication August 26, 2026

Over the past few years, costs of living have increased significantly faster than wages, thus creating a major affordability problem for millions of Americans. It is a hot-button campaign topic at present, but the real issue is much more visceral. It is multifaceted, and solutions won't be simple. Let's briefly explore how we arrived at this point.

What is the latest on data centers in Texas?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 28, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses data centers in Texas.

What did July retail sales look like?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 27, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the July retail sales numbers.

SNAP error rates
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 26, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses SNAP error rates and the implications.

What did the latest consumer price index show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 25, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the latest consumer price index.

Omnipresent Oil
Column Published in syndication August 19, 2026

The United States remained the world's largest crude oil producer in 2025, continuing a trend that began in 2018 and reflects a remarkable turnaround from past decades. With a record high 13.6 million barrels per day (bpd), the US led Russia (9.9 million bpd), Saudi Arabia (9.6 million bpd), and Canada (5.0 million bpd) by a wide margin.

What is the level of the strategic petroleum reserve?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 24, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the strategic petroleum reserve.