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

Published on May 12, 2026

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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

Omnipresent Oil

Column Published in syndication August 19, 2026

The United States remained the world's largest crude oil producer in 2025, continuing a trend that began in 2018 and reflects a remarkable turnaround from past decades. With a record high 13.6 million barrels per day (bpd), the US led Russia (9.9 million bpd), Saudi Arabia (9.6 million bpd), and Canada (5.0 million bpd) by a wide margin.

What was the unemployment rate in July?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 21, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the July unemployment rate and labor market.

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unemployment,
jobs

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What did the July jobs report show?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 20, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the July jobs report.

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jobs report

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How did the Mexico economy perform in the second quarter?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 19, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses how the Mexico economy performed in the second quarter.

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economy,
Mexico

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How many new business applications were there in 2025?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 18, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the record number of new businesses in 2025.

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new businesses

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Making Stuff

Column Published in syndication August 12, 2026

One of the most important economic sectors to long-term growth is manufacturing, which is the process of making stuff. Manufacturing is what economists call a "basic" (or export) industry, meaning that it is one that creates value and incomes in an area rather than supporting a population and using that income. It also leads to some of the largest dynamic or "ripple" effects through the economy, thus generating additional business activity.