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...
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...