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What did the Texas jobs report look like in December?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on January 24, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the Texas job market for December and the outlook for 2024.

People and Places
Column Published in syndication January 17, 2024

New population estimates have been released, and once again Texas gained far more residents than any other state. The US population increased by a little more than 1.6 million people during the 12 months ending in July 2023. That's a rise of just 0.5%, but it's better than the 0.4% increase in 2022 or 2021's 0.2% gain. Migration was up, and there was a drop in deaths (though they remain well above pre-COVID levels).

How did the retail sales numbers for December look?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on January 18, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the retail sales numbers for December.

Texas continues to win awards for its economy and economic development efforts.
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on January 16, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the numerous awards Texas has won for its economy and economic development efforts.

2024
Column Published in syndication January 10, 2024

Looking back at 2023 (or 2022, 2021, or 1687 for that matter) confirms that there are always unanticipated events in the economy, no matter how many millions of equations or thousands of hours of research a forecast involves. Nonetheless, there are trends that can be anticipated that will be key drivers of economic growth in 2024. Let's take a brief look.

What impact might the disruptions in the Red Sea have on the global economy?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on January 11, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the disruptions in the Red Sea and the potential impact onthe global economy.

Looking Back
Column Published in syndication January 03, 2024

As I've said before, one of the most striking characteristics the US economy demonstrated in 2023 was resilience. Texas set a blazing growth pace for the year, though things slowed a bit toward the end. Let's look back at the year and the key developments from an economic perspective.

How high is the national debt?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on January 04, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the national debt hitting $34 trillion.

Around and About
Column Published in syndication December 27, 2023

The seven largest metropolitan areas in Texas drive the overall pace of growth, accounting for nearly eight of every 10 net new jobs. Looking ahead over a long-term forecast horizon (through 2050), this pattern appears likely to persist. Let's take a brief tour of the highlights of our latest projections.

What were some of the major stories for the economy in 2023?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 29, 2023

Dr. Perryman discusses some of the major stories for the economy in 2023.