And So It Begins
Column Published in syndication May 28, 2025The economic theories supporting free trade were introduced in the early 19th century, when the basic concepts of comparative advantage were logically and mathematically derived. It is one of those ideas that we don't often ponder, but it has played a fundamental role in shaping our world and is the reason why we have an integrated global business complex that has allowed the US to become the strongest economy in human history.
The High Cost of Millions of Americans Losing Health Insurance Coverage
Brief Published on May 29, 2025The current federal budget bill, which was recently passed by the House of Representatives, if ultimately implemented in its present form, involves changes to Medicaid which will have the effect of significantly reducing the numbers of people covered over time. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that by 2034, some 7.6 million more Americans would be uninsured due to the provisions of the Act.
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- Medicaid,
- health care,
- insurance
What does the future for Texas energy needs look like?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on May 28, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the future energy needs for Texas and the importance of all types of energy.
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- energy
What is the importance of an efficient tort system?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on May 27, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the importance of an efficient tort system.
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A Little Dip
Column Published in syndication May 21, 2025During the first quarter, US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell for the first time since we began emerging from the pandemic. It wasn't a huge amount - just a 0.3% drop on an annualized basis - yet it was a sharp contrast to the 2.4% gain observed during the previous quarter. Let's dig a little deeper.
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- GDP
What did the March Personal Consumer Price Index show?
Column Published in syndication May 21, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the March Personal Consumer Price Index.
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- inflation
What would a decrease in tourism mean for the US?
Column Published in syndication May 21, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the impact of a decrease in tourism.
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- tourism
What is the latest on the tariffs on Chinese goods?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on May 20, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the latest tariffs on Chinese goods.
Cautiously Curbing Calamitous Chaos
Column Published in syndication May 14, 2025In yet another predictable blink in the unsustainable trade saga, tariffs on goods from China (that will be largely paid by US businesses and consumers) were slashed from 145% to 30% for a 90-day period. This move is purportedly a pause before the levy returns to the former level of 145% if no agreement is reached. Maintaining a tariff of that level on an ongoing basis is not remotely feasible, and the stakes are high.
What do freight volumes at US ports look like?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on May 19, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the freight volumes at US ports.
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- ports