Regional Growth
Column Published in syndication October 28, 2026Texas 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.
What did the Texas jobs report show for September?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 30, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the Texas jobs report for September.
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- jobs report,
- Texas
What does the latest producer price index show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 28, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the September producer price index.
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- inflation,
- producer price index
Health Insurance Premiums
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 27, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the increase in health insurance premiums.
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- health insurance
Looking Back
Column Published in syndication October 21, 2026Texas has led the nation in economic and population growth for many years, but the gains have been far from steady or evenly distributed across the state's vast expanse. We recently completed a detailed analysis of economic patterns across Texas, including a look back at the past 20 years using granular county-level information. Let's briefly explore some of the things that the historical data reveal.
How high is the US deficit?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 26, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the US deficit.
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- deficit,
- United States
Cost of living compared to wage increases
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 23, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses how much the cost of living has increased in the last 10 years compared to wage increases.
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- cost of living,
- wages
Nobel Prize in Economics
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 22, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses this year's winner of the Noble Prize in Economics.
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- economics,
- Nobel Prize
How much did the consumer price index rise in September?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 21, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the September consumer price index.
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- consumer price index
How much is the social security increase for 2027?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 20, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the social security increase for 2027.
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- social security