THE ECONOMIST: An even dozen
For the 12th year in a row, Texas attracted the lion’s share of major corporate locations and expansions in the US, winning Site Selection...
THE ECONOMIST: Global growth
I often tend to focus on the U.S. economy. Let’s explore some context by examining how other countries are faring. Rates of expansion around...
THE ECONOMIST: Workforce expansion
Maintaining a dynamic economy requires a constant flow of talented and skilled workers. With US long-term demographic patterns working against us, it’s clear that...
THE ECONOMIST: Soaring shelter spending
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...