THE ECONOMIST: Around and about
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
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
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...
THE ECONOMIST: US economy shows resilience
The U.S. economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past several years. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, historic inflation, supply chain snarls that have taken...
THE ECONOMIST: Literacy and the workforce
Literacy is defined as “the ability to understand, evaluate, use and engage with written texts to participate in society, to achieve one’s goals, and...
THE ECONOMIST: Where the jobs are
The dynamic Texas economy has been leading the way in job creation and opportunities. At the same time, future performance hinges on the ability...
THE ECONOMIST: Progress
About 2.5 million Texas voters recently approved 13 Constitutional Amendments. Several of the propositions involve notable and much-needed investments, while others relate to tax...
THE ECONOMIST: Family fortunes
Every three years, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System releases results of the Survey of Consumer Finances. The Survey looks at...
THE ECONOMIST: Moving about
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how most people born in Texas stay in Texas. According to Census data, over 82% of people...
THE ECONOMIST: Fueling the future
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released its long-term projections for global fuel demand. The International Energy Outlook 2023 (IEO2023) looks at long-term energy...