Publications | The Perryman Group

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

Brief

The Potential Economic Impact of Sustained 30% Tariffs on Imports from China

Published on May 13, 2025

Report

Fueling the Future

The Importance of the Permian Basin to the US, Texas, and New Mexico Economies

Published on April 14, 2025

Essential Early Education

Column Published in syndication December 24, 2025

The importance of effective early childhood education can hardly be overstated. In addition to improving the future quality of life and opportunities for children by better preparing them for success in school, such options are crucial to working parents. My firm recently examined this phenomenon through an economic cost and benefit lens, and the results make a compelling case for substantial and sustained investments.

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education

What did the third quarter personal consumption expenditures index show?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 29, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses the third quarter personal consumption expenditures index.

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What did the third quarter GDP show?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 26, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses the higher than expected third quarter GDP growth.

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GDP

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What is the economic impact of CPRIT?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 23, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses the economic impact of CPRIT.

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CPRIT,
economic benefit

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Metro Magnets

Column Published in syndication December 17, 2025

The dynamic urban centers dotting the vast Texas landscape play a dominant role in the economic prospects of the state. Our latest forecast shows expansion for all metropolitan areas in Texas in the decades to come, though the specific industries and growth patterns vary markedly among them. World economic events will impact the outcomes, but Texas cities are well positioned to add jobs and increase output over the next 30 years. The largest population centers are expected to provide most of the increase, but the smaller metropolitan areas will also contribute to employment and overall economic growth in the state.

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MSA,
forecast,
Texas

What is the latest on the wealth gap?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 19, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses the wealth gap.

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wealth gap

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The Long‑Term Outlook for the US and Texas Economies

Newsletter Published on December 18, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 09)

Even with current challenges and inevitable business cycles, the long-term outlook for the US economy is positive. Texas is expected to be among the leading centers for growth, continuing a well-established pattern. Highlights from The Perryman Group's most recent long-term projections are included in this issue.