The Catalyst for Creativity and the Incubator for Progress: The Arts, Culture, and the Texas Economy
Report Published on January 06, 2001The legacy of all great civilizations is in large measure the art they leave behind. It is little wonder that when the 100 most influential persons of the past millennium were named, about one-fourth of them were representatives of the cultural arts.
The Human Tragedy of Mass Shootings also Creates an Economic Imperative
Brief Published on September 03, 2019Mass shootings are tragedies with immeasurable costs to victims and their families. At the same time, they cause tremendous and quantifiable economic harm. The Perryman Group estimated the magnitude of these harms in order to provide a perspective on the high costs.
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Priority Midland by the Numbers: Executive Summary
Brief Published on August 15, 2019Midland stands at the epicenter of an economic phenomenon of global importance which has created an enormous opportunity for the area. With proactive efforts, Midland can prepare for the challenges ahead and ensure the opportunities associated with oil and gas and related activity benefit the full community.
Economic Impact of Excessive Tort Costs in Louisiana
Infographic Published on November 04, 2019A flawed civil justice system which generates exorbitant levels of damages or numbers of awards and which is unpredictable in its outcomes may result in negative impacts through the misallocation of society's scarce economic and human resources. Tort 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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- tort,
- tort reform
Priority Midland by the Numbers: Overview
Infographic Published on August 15, 2019Recent advances such as hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, as well as new discoveries, increased exports, and infrastructure improvements will lead to less volatility, larger scale drilling programs, increased cycle times, and a larger permanent workforce and population. These changes and their associated spin-off effects will lead to myriad economic benefits, including increased output (real gross product), greater personal income, new (and higher paying) jobs, additional retail sales, and enhanced tax revenues. The resulting growth brings enormous potential benefits, but also has profound implications for housing, infrastructure, education, health & wellness, and quality of place. Proactive efforts to prepare for the coming growth can position the area to emerge stronger and more prosperous in the future.
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- Midland,
- oil and gas,
- Permian Basin,
- petroleum
Priority Midland by the Numbers: Health & Wellness
Infographic Published on August 15, 2019Recent advances in the petroleum sector have led major analysts and energy companies to broadly anticipate expansive increases in Permian Basin production over the next few years. Much of this activity will be centered in the Midland area and the resulting growth will bring enormous potential benefits with profound implications for the health and wellness of the rapidly growing population. Proactive efforts to deal with issues and prepare for the coming growth can position the area to emerge stronger and more prosperous in the future.
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- health,
- health care,
- healthcare,
- Midland,
- Permian Basin
Priority Midland by the Numbers: Infrastructure
Infographic Published on August 15, 2019Recent advances in the petroleum sector have led major analysts and energy companies to broadly anticipate expansive increases in Permian Basin production over the next few years. Much of this activity will be centered in the Midland area and the resulting growth will bring enormous potential benefits with profound implications for roadways, water, and other infrastructure needs. Proactive efforts to deal with issues and prepare for the coming growth can position the area to emerge stronger and more prosperous in the future.
Priority Midland by the Numbers: Education
Infographic Published on August 15, 2019Recent advances in the petroleum sector have led major analysts and energy companies to broadly anticipate expansive increases in Permian Basin production over the next few years. Much of this activity will be centered in the Midland area and the resulting growth will bring enormous potential benefits with profound implications for population growth and education. Proactive efforts to deal with issues and prepare for the coming growth can position the area to emerge stronger and more prosperous in the future.
Priority Midland by the Numbers: Quality of Place
Infographic Published on August 15, 2019Recent advances in the petroleum sector have led major analysts and energy companies to broadly anticipate expansive increases in Permian Basin production over the next few years. Much of this activity will be centered in the Midland area and the resulting growth will bring enormous potential benefits with profound implications for increasing the area's "quality of place." Proactive efforts to deal with issues and prepare for the coming growth can position the area to emerge stronger and more prosperous in the future.
Priority Midland by the Numbers: Housing
Infographic Published on August 15, 2019Recent advances in the petroleum sector have led major analysts and energy companies to broadly anticipate expansive increases in Permian Basin production over the next few years. Much of this activity will be centered in the Midland area and the resulting growth will bring enormous potential benefits with profound implications for housing. In light of this growth, it is imperative that additional land be available for residential development. Proactive efforts to deal with issues and prepare for the coming growth can position the area to emerge stronger and more prosperous in the future.
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- housing,
- housing markets,
- Midland,
- Permian Basin,
- real estate