Publications | The Perryman Group

Report

The Economic and Fiscal Benefits of the North Texas Defense Industry

Published on Sept. 28, 2026

Brief

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

A Smaller Slice

Column Published in syndication November 04, 2026

Over 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.

Tags:
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.

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What share of income goes to wages?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 06, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the amount of income that goes to wages for workers.

Tags:
income,
wages

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What was the third quarter GDP growth?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 04, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the third quarter GDP numbers.

Tags:
GDP

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What did the Fed do with interest rates at its last meeting?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 03, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses what the Fed did with interest rates at its last meeeting.

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Regional Growth

Column Published in syndication October 28, 2026

Texas 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.