THE ECONOMIST: Soaring shelter spending

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The substantial and rapid increase in the price of housing, whether rented or purchased, has significant implications for millions of households. Wages have been...

THE ECONOMIST: Mexican trade is crucial

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As the migrant crisis engulfs the border and the politics become increasingly complex and counterproductive, it is useful to remember the economic significance of...

THE ECONOMIST: An unrefreshing pause

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A moratorium was recently issued on permits for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities. Although the reasons were purportedly related to climate change, the...

THE ECONOMIST: Troubled waters

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Tensions are running high in the Red Sea. Houthi rebels based in Yemen have been targeting cargo ships, firing missiles at vessels bearing flags...

THE ECONOMIST: People and places

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New population estimates have been released, and once again Texas gained far more residents than any other state. The US population increased by a...

THE ECONOMIST: Trends that could drive economic growth in 2024

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Looking back at 2023 (or 2022, 2021, or 1687 for that matter) confirms that there are always unanticipated events in the economy, no matter...

THE ECONOMIST: Looking back

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As I’ve said before, one of the most striking characteristics the U.S. economy demonstrated in 2023 was resilience. Texas set a blazing growth pace...

THE ECONOMIST: Around and about

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The seven largest metropolitan areas in Texas drive the overall pace of growth, accounting for nearly eight of every 10 net new jobs. Looking...

THE ECONOMIST: COP28 deal historic

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The recent United Nations Climate Conference in Dubai, known as COP28, ended with a historic agreement that, for the first time, mentions transitioning away...

THE ECONOMIST: Texas tomorrow

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The Texas economy has been on a strong growth trajectory. About 1.1 million of the 4.5 million net jobs the United States has gained...