Publications | The Perryman Group
What share of income goes to wages?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 06, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the amount of income that goes to wages for workers.

What was the third quarter GDP growth?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 04, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the third quarter GDP numbers.

What did the Fed do with interest rates at its last meeting?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 03, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses what the Fed did with interest rates at its last meeeting.

Regional Growth
Column Published in syndication October 28, 2026

Texas 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.

How has Texas job growth been distributed across the state??
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 02, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses how job growth has been distributed across Texas.

What did the Texas jobs report show for September?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 30, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the Texas jobs report for September.

What does the latest producer price index show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 28, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the September producer price index.

Health Insurance Premiums
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 27, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the increase in health insurance premiums.

Looking Back
Column Published in syndication October 21, 2026

Texas 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, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the US deficit.