The Long‑Term Outlook for the US Economy
Newsletter Published on November 21, 2023 (Vol. 40, No. 08)Even with current challenges, the long-term outlook for the US economy is positive. Business cycles are inevitable, but significant growth is expected in the decades to come.
The Outlook for the US Economy
Newsletter Published on April 01, 2022 (Vol. 39, No. 01)The outlook for the US economy remains positive as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, though there are several risks to the pace of expansion. In this issue, key results from The Perryman Group's latest fiveyear forecast are summarized.
What does the latest World Trade Organization forecast show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 23, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the latest World Trade Organization forecast.
How will Texas meet its electricity needs in the future?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on May 08, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses ERCOT's forecast of Texas' electricity needs and what we need to do to meet those needs.
Global Trade
Column Published in syndication May 29, 2024Trade is essential to prosperity, and recent projections indicate that it's likely to rise significantly in the future. Long-term economic growth in any area is not achieved by swapping things with fellow residents, but rather by what a community, state, or nation makes and sells outside their areas that brings in new resources. As I recently discussed, US exports are growing, with Texas leading the way. It's one of the primary reasons that the domestic economy has remained resilient through myriad recent challenges.
All of the Above
Column Published in syndication May 01, 2024The dynamic Texas economy and its growing population (and hot summers) require increases in electric generation and transmission capacity well beyond what was expected even a few years ago. Basic patterns of business expansion have been in place for decades. However, there are profound and unanticipated changes underway which are shifting power demand growth into an entirely new gear.