Publications | The Perryman Group

Brief

Essential Early Education

Published on Dec. 9, 2025

Brief

The High Cost of Millions of Americans Losing Health Insurance Coverage

Published on May 29, 2025

Brief

The Potential Economic Impact of Sustained 30% Tariffs on Imports from China

Published on May 13, 2025

Report

Fueling the Future

The Importance of the Permian Basin to the US, Texas, and New Mexico Economies

Published on April 14, 2025

1,072 New Texans Every Day

Column Published in syndication February 18, 2026

New population estimates were recently released by the US Census Bureau, and the results indicate that the pace of growth has slowed significantly, driven (not surprisingly) primarily by a drop in international migration. For the United States, population grew by 1.8 million (0.5%) between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, with international migration dropping to 1.3 million from 2.7 million in the prior year.

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Stock Market

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on February 20, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses recent activity in the stock market.

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How did retail sales look for 2025?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on February 19, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the retail sales numbers for 2025.

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What did consumer confidence show in January?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on February 18, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the January consumer confidence numbers.

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consumer confidence

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What did the labor market look like in 2025?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on February 17, 2026

Dr. Perryman discusses the 2025 labor market.

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Venezuela

Column Published in syndication February 11, 2026

Despite a wealth of natural resources, Venezuela has been facing prolonged upheaval, punctuated by hyperinflation, corruption, and a resultant humanitarian crisis. Recent developments, including the US removal of Nicolas Maduro, offer hope for meaningful improvement, though the situation is still evolving. Given the country's vast oil reserves, the changing dynamics have also naturally raised questions related to the implications for global energy markets.