Texas Needs the Workers!: An Analysis of the Economic and Fiscal Impact of Undocumented Workers
Report Published on January 29, 2016The issues surrounding immigration are complicated (particularly in the case of the undocumented segment), but there is one incontrovertible fact: Texas needs the workers!
Our Greatest Opportunity‑ Our Greatest Challenge
Newsletter Published on April 04, 2023 (Vol. 40, No. 01)Excellent public education is the single most important factor in securing our future prosperity. This issue highlights key patterns and trends affecting Texas education, as well as workforce needs in the decades to come.
The Economic Benefits of the Undocumented Workforce
Infographic Published on February 10, 2016The issues surrounding immigration are complicated (particularly in the case of the undocumented segment), but there is one incontrovertible fact: Texas needs the workers! This infographic summaries some of the key findings of the Perryman Group's report analyzing the economic effects of the undocumented workforce, Texas Needs the Workers! An Analysis of the Economic and Fiscal Impact of Undocumented Workers.
Literacy and the Workforce
Column Published in syndication November 29, 2023Literacy is defined as "the ability to understand, evaluate, use and engage with written texts to participate in society, to achieve one's goals, and to develop one's knowledge and potential" by the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC--part of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)). Through my economist lens, another aspect of literacy is that it greatly enhances job opportunities for individuals and provides some near-term relief to the workforce shortage.
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Back to the Office
Column Published in syndication June 28, 2023Although remote work was a notable and growing segment of overall employment before the pandemic, COVID-19 dramatically ramped up the process. During the worst of the shutdowns, it was often either that or nothing (unless one was an "essential" worker). While many have since returned to offices, the way we work has fundamentally changed.
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