A Smaller Slice
Column Published in syndication November 04, 2026Over the past several decades, workers have been receiving a smaller slice of the economic pie. Recent data indicate that labor's share of output in the nonfarm business sector fell to 52.8% in the second quarter of 2026, the lowest level since record keeping began in 1947. The implications of this milestone are quite significant, but somewhat nuanced. Let's briefly explore what the decline does - and does not - mean.
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- labor,
- compensation
What share of income goes to wages?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 06, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the amount of income that goes to wages for workers.
What was the third quarter GDP growth?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 04, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the third quarter GDP numbers.
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- GDP
What did the Fed do with interest rates at its last meeting?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 03, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses what the Fed did with interest rates at its last meeeting.
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- Federal Reserve,
- interest rates
Regional Growth
Column Published in syndication October 28, 2026Texas has long been one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, but that expansion has never been evenly distributed. Some areas are booming, while others are working to stabilize existing conditions. I recently discussed our analysis of regional economic patterns across the state based on a granular examination of county-level data. Using the same information, let's briefly explore where the most rapid growth is likely to occur over the next two decades and why.
How has Texas job growth been distributed across the state??
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 02, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses how job growth has been distributed across Texas.
What did the Texas jobs report show for September?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 30, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the Texas jobs report for September.
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- jobs report,
- Texas
What does the latest producer price index show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 28, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the September producer price index.
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- inflation,
- producer price index
Health Insurance Premiums
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 27, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the increase in health insurance premiums.
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- health insurance
Looking Back
Column Published in syndication October 21, 2026Texas has led the nation in economic and population growth for many years, but the gains have been far from steady or evenly distributed across the state's vast expanse. We recently completed a detailed analysis of economic patterns across Texas, including a look back at the past 20 years using granular county-level information. Let's briefly explore some of the things that the historical data reveal.