Assessment of Excessive Tort Costs and Potential Economic Benefits of Reform
Infographic Published on December 18, 2018Tort reform can lead to substantial economic benefits, and states which have implemented reforms have seen improved judicial efficiency and measurable advancement in economic performance.
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- California,
- Hayward,
- torts,
- San Francisco,
- Oakland
Economic Benefits Associated with Galveston National Laboratory Research Activity
Infographic Published on October 30, 2018The Galveston National Laboratory (GNL) at the University of Texas Medical Branch is an anchor lab of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. As part of the Biodefense Laboratory Network, GNL is involved in crucial research to better understand, prevent, and treat dangerous pathogens.
Potential Economic Benefits of the Alaska LNG Project
Infographic Published on October 10, 2018Alaska LNG will revolutionize the Alaska economy, allowing domestic use of Alaska's natural gas resources while developing liquefied natural gas ("LNG") processing facilities so natural gas can be exported. People across the state will benefit, both directly and from multiplier effects through the economy.
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- Alaska,
- Alaska LNG,
- wages,
- pipelines,
- gas
Educational Attainment and Household Wealth in Texas
Infographic Published on June 14, 201665.9% of the current school-age population in Texas belongs to Hispanic, Black, or Asian/other households which, when combined, only account for 11% of the state's household wealth. If we don't provide the needed resources, educational attainment in the state will trend downward and overall economic performance, opportunity, and standards of living will be eroded over time.
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- households,
- education,
- wealth
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.
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- undocumented,
- jobs
The Economic Costs of Child Maltreatment
Infographic Published on November 13, 2014Every year, millions of children in the United States suffer from some type of abuse or neglect. Even beyond the horrific physical and mental costs of child maltreatment, there is also a tremendous economic cost. This infographic summarizes some of the key findings in our report, Suffer the Children: An Assessment of the Economic Costs of Child Maltreatment.
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- children
Hunger: The Economic Effects and the Possibility of a Solution
Infographic Published on November 06, 2014Tens of millions of Americans do not have enough food to meet basic daily needs, which is nothing short of tragic. Every year that this problem is allowed to persist literally saps trillions of dollars in long-term economic potential from the United States. This infographic summarizes the findings in our report, Hunger: Economic Perspectives, Sustainable Solutions.
The Economic Cost of Cancer in Texas
Video Delivered on December 21, 2017Dr. Perryman discusses the economic costs associated with cancer in Texas in a video produced by the American Cancer Society which discusses the importance of the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas.
Dr. Perryman's Economic Outlook for 2018
Video Delivered on December 12, 2017Dr. Perryman joined Ann Harder on KXXV's Central Texas Living series to discuss the economic outlook for Texas.
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- outlook,
- texas projections,
- Central Texas,
- Texas
Dr. Perryman on Hurricane Harvey
Video Delivered on October 06, 2017Ann Harder of KXXV-TV interviews Dr. Perryman about the economic impacts of Hurricane Harvey.
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- hurricane