THE ECONOMIST: Heat waves and the economy
Texas has thus far endured a heat wave of historic proportions in the summer of 2023. The higher-than-normal temperatures have created health issues for...
THE ECONOMIST: Canary in the coal mine
Canaries were historically used in coal mines to provide an early warning of dangerous gases. The CNBC rankings, where Texas continues to fall, should...
THE ECONOMIST: Workforce participation continues to rise post pandemic
The number of prime working age persons (those aged 25 to 54) in the United States has never been higher. Simultaneously, there are labor...
THE ECONOMIST: Young people are Texas’ greatest resource
Texas reached a notable milestone according to the latest release of U.S. Census Bureau population data — the Lone Star State’s Hispanic racial/ethnic group...
THE ECONOMIST: Back to the office
Although remote work was a notable and growing segment of overall employment before the pandemic, COVID-19 dramatically ramped up the process. During the worst...
THE ECONOMIST: Stuff on shelves
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the relatively smooth functioning of the supply chain was something most people rarely thought of and took for granted....
THE ECONOMIST: Happy Birthday, Dr. Smith!
It’s Adam Smith’s 300th birthday (June 5th, 16th, or 18th, depending on the calendar that you choose)! He was one of history’s most influential...
THE ECONOMIST: Staying in the game!
The Texas economy has perennially been among the strongest performing, winning virtually every accolade for economic development superiority multiple times. While there are myriad...
THE ECONOMIST: Essential employees
Although the numbers are temporarily decreasing as growth moderates and uncertainty rises, there remain about 9.6 million job openings across the country. Employers of...
THE ECONOMIST: Feeling the pinch!
Since 2013, the Federal Reserve has conducted an annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), which seeks to measure the economic wellbeing of...