Creative Destruction
Column Published in syndication October 15, 2025Each year, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awards the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics in recognition of pathbreaking ideas and research that enhance our understanding of critical issues that, directly or indirectly, affect our prosperity and wellbeing. For 2025, three laureates have won the Prize for work unraveling the nature and genesis of technological innovation and its role in fostering sustained economic growth.
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- economics,
- Nobel Prize
Fannie and Freddie
Column Published in syndication October 08, 2025There has recently been speculation regarding an initial public offering (IPO) to at least partially reprivatize Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) and Freddie Mac (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation), two huge public entities which buy mortgages from lenders to increase their liquidity, enable more mortgages, and facilitate homeownership in the US.
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- mortgage,
- Freddie Mac,
- Fannie Mae
What did the Texas jobs report for August show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 08, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the Texas jobs numbers for August.
Business Dynamics
Column Published in syndication October 01, 2025There's a lot going on in the labor market these days, and it has recently been difficult to sift through the mixed signals to get a clearer picture of where things stand. Although some information suggests that the market is fairly stable all things considered, there are also frequent headlines regarding both layoffs and challenges for job seekers. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracks Business Employment Dynamics which provides some insights into the underlying patterns.
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- jobs
DPRIT
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 03, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses how DPRIT could help with mental health in Texas.
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- mental health
Technology and Productivity
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 02, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses some uninteded consequences of technology on productivity.
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- productivity,
- technology
Which consumers are driving spending?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 01, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses that high income consumers are driving consumer spending.
What is happening with wind and solar incentives?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 30, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the status of wind and solar incentives.
Progress
Column Published in syndication September 24, 2025There is some very good news on the climate front. Every US state reduced per capita carbon dioxide emissions from primary energy consumption between 2005 and 2023. The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently released data indicating that total US CO2 emissions fell by 20% over the period, even as population rose by 14%. The result is a 30% decrease in per capita CO2 emissions.
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- carbon dioxide,
- natural gas,
- emissions
What is the latest on consumer sentiment?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 29, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the latest consumer sentiment.
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- consumers