What A Year
Column Published in syndication December 31, 2025The end of one year and beginning of another is a natural time of reflection and assessment. As far as 2025 goes, all I can say is - WHAT A YEAR! Economic changes occur constantly, but 2025 saw several large-scale shifts that will reverberate for years to come. As we wrap up 2025, let's look back at some of the most notable economic highlights (and lowlights).
What are consumers thinking about lower inlfation?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on January 02, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses lower inflation and consumer perceptions.
What does the economy look like for 2026?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on January 01, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses expectations for the economy in 2026.
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- economic outlook
What are some highlights for the economy from 2025?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 31, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the highlights of 2025 for the economy.
The Long‑Term Economic Forecast for Texas Metropolitan Areas
Newsletter Published on December 30, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 10)Despite current challenges, The Perryman Group's long-term projections indicate that all of the state's metropolitan statistical areas are likely to experience employment expansion over the next thirty years. Economic activity and growth will continue to be concentrated in the state's largest metropolitan areas, but smaller population centers will also contribute to overall expansion. The Perryman Group's latest long-term projections are highlighted in this issue.
Subsidies and the Affordable Care Act Premiums
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 30, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the subsidies for the Affordable Care Act premiums.
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- Affordable Care Act
Essential Early Education
Column Published in syndication December 24, 2025The importance of effective early childhood education can hardly be overstated. In addition to improving the future quality of life and opportunities for children by better preparing them for success in school, such options are crucial to working parents. My firm recently examined this phenomenon through an economic cost and benefit lens, and the results make a compelling case for substantial and sustained investments.
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- education
What did the third quarter personal consumption expenditures index show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 29, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the third quarter personal consumption expenditures index.
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- Federal Reserve,
- consumers,
- inflation
What did the third quarter GDP show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 26, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the higher than expected third quarter GDP growth.
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- GDP
What is the economic impact of CPRIT?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 23, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the economic impact of CPRIT.
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- CPRIT,
- economic benefit