The Economic Importance of Texas' Coastal Counties: An Analysis of the Dependence of Texas and its Regions on Business Operations in the Tier 1 Windstorm Insurance Coverage Area
Report Published on January 18, 2015In 2015, The Perryman Group prepared a study to assist the efforts to reform the windstorm insurance system which focused on the possibilities of major storms along the Gulf Coast. While the analysis obviously does not reflect the unique and unprecedented effects of Hurricane Harvey, it does provide some useful insights. Given the significance of this historic storm and its role in the economy in the coming months, we wanted to share these insights.
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Metropolitan Area Economic Forecasts
Newsletter Published on December 15, 2021 (Vol. 38, No. 10)Though pandemic effects may linger for a while, the long-term outlook for Texas metropolitan statistical areas is decidedly positive. In this issue, results from The Perryman Group's most recent long-term forecasts for these population centers are highlighted.