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Displaced

The Impact of Continuum of Care Cuts on Tarrant County and Texas

Published on May 12, 2026

Report

Economic Benefits of Tort Reform

An assessment of excessive US tort costs and potential economic benefits of reform

Published on Feb. 1, 2026

Brief

Essential Early Education

Published on Dec. 9, 2025

Brief

The High Cost of Millions of Americans Losing Health Insurance Coverage

Published on May 29, 2025

Malevolent Milestone

Column Published in syndication May 13, 2026

The US national debt recently crossed an ignoble threshold, exceeding gross domestic product (GDP) for the first time since World War II. Budget deficits are high and accelerating, escalating debt levels rapidly despite a relatively strong economy.

How did the April jobs report look?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on May 13, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the April jobs report.

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jobs report

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The Five‑Year Outlook for the US Economy

Newsletter Published on May 13, 2026 (Vol. 43, No. 02)

The US economy is currently facing significant challenges and uncertainties but has thus far remained fairly stable. The Perryman Group's latest projections call for expansion over the next five years, though the path will likely be irregular and backloaded. Highlights are included in this issue.

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Displaced: The Impact of Continuum of Care Cuts on Tarrant County and Texas

Brief Published on May 12, 2026

Recent reductions in Federal Continuum of Care funding are expected to increase the number of people without shelter in Tarrant County and many other areas. Approximately 850 persons will be displaced in Tarrant County and almost 10,000 throughout Texas. In addition to the immeasurable human cost of these cuts in support, there are also tangible adverse economic consequences to local areas such as increased health care expenses, crime and incarceration costs, and lost economic productivity and earnings.

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What did first quarter GDP look like?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on May 12, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the first quarter gross domestic product numbers.

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GDP

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Jobs‑A Closer Look

Column Published in syndication May 06, 2026

Despite a chaotic period for the economy, the job market has remained fairly steady. Uncertainty was rampant, with on-again-off-again tariffs, geopolitical conflicts reaching new levels of intensity (and directly involving the United States), immigration crackdowns and other policy changes impacting workforce availability, and surging investment in and use of AI. Even amidst this milieu, overall jobs data looks okay (at least on the surface and for the moment).