Alan
Column Published in syndication July 01, 2026The economic and financial world was recently saddened by the loss of Alan Greenspan, probably the most influential voice on matters of the market in recent memory, at the age of 100. Although his manner was quiet and subdued in public, the impact of his words was volcanic. On one memorable occasion in 1996, his use of the phrase "irrational exuberance" in an evening speech led to an immediate selloff in the Asian markets halfway around the world, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling by almost 4% over the ensuing two weeks. (Unfortunately, the effect did not last, and his concern over the emerging dot.com bubble that he was referring to became all too real a few years later.)
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What did the May jobs report for Texas show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 30, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the May jobs report for Texas.
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- jobs report,
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Brexit‑10 Years Later
Column Published in syndication June 24, 2026About 10 years ago, voters in the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU). Key issues in the decision included a desire for more control and autonomy, with less immigration without the EU's policy of free movement. Proponents thought the UK would not only save billions of pounds in EU membership fees but would also be able to negotiate better trade deals without the EU bureaucracy. After heated debate, the referendum narrowly passed with 52% of voters choosing to leave.
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What did the latest producer price index show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 29, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the producer price index.
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What did the Texas jobs report look like for April?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 26, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the April jobs report for Texas.
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- jobs report,
- Texas
What is Alan Greenspan's legacy?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 23, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the legacy of Alan Greenspan.
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The Arts
Column Published in syndication June 17, 2026Ernest Hemingway once wrote that "A thousand years makes economics silly and a work of art endures forever..." In addition to being enduring, the arts are also economically imperative.
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- economic benefit
What is the outlook for social security?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 22, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the outlook for social security.
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- social security
SpaceX IPO
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 19, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the SpaceX IPO.
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- SpaceX
What does long‑term unemployment show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 18, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses long-term unemployment.
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- unemployment