
The Economic Impact of Bitcoin Mining
Newsletter Published on April 03, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 02)Bitcoin mining is a growing industry which generates significant economic activity. In addition, firms provide other important benefits. In this issue, The Perryman Group's recent analysis of the economic impact of the industry is described.
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- bitcoin,
- Gulf Coast Region
What might the impact of new auto tariffs be?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 02, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the impact of new auto tariffs.
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- tariffs,
- automotive

The Potential Economic Impact of Sustained Tariffs on Automobiles and Parts
Brief Published on April 01, 2025Recently announced tariffs on automobiles (and, potentially, parts) would cause increases in prices and other economic costs. The Perryman Group estimates that the US economy could lose hundreds of thousands of jobs if the tariffs are sustained.
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- trade,
- tariffs,
- automotive
How did the Texas population change in 2024?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 01, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses Texas' population growth in 2024.
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- population,
- Texas
A Baker's Dozen
Column Published in syndication March 26, 2025Texas continues to dominate the major corporate location and expansion landscape in the US, winning Site Selection magazine's 2024 "Governor's Cup" for an unprecedented 13th year in a row. The Cup is awarded annually to the state with the most projects involving a capital investment of at least $1 million, 20 or more new jobs, or at least 20,000 square feet of new construction. The 2024 total was the highest ever for Texas.
What is the OECD's latest outlook for the global economy?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 31, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the latest global outlook from the OECD.
What is the impact of new tariffs on Texas?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 26, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the impact of tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China on Texas.
Predatory Lending Fees
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 25, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses predatory lending fees in Texas.
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- predatory lending fees
People in Places
Column Published in syndication March 19, 2025The US Census Bureau recently released information regarding population patterns in local areas across the country for the July 1, 2023 through July 1, 2024 period. As might be expected, Texas fares quite well.
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- population,
- Texas
Uncertainty
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 24, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the uncertainty in the economy.
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- economy