Dr. M. Ray Perryman
Opinion: Texas Needs to Access Federal Health Care Funds
The pandemic and resulting economic dislocations are creating significant fiscal challenges for the state and local governments. In particular, the budgetary process...
Opinion: COVID-19’s Economic Toll Will Be With Us For Years to Come
The high human cost and loss of life due to COVID-19 is tragic and staggering. Few of us remained untouched by the...
Opinion: It’s the Economy, Stupid. Which Candidate’s Economy is Better?
The state of the economy is inevitably a central issue in presidential campaigns, debates and elections. This year will likely be even...
Opinion: Long-Term Outlook for Texas Economy Positive
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting restrictions needed to slow the spread of the virus have caused substantial harm to the economy. Even...
Opinion: A Census Undercount Would Cost Texas Billions
Accurate census counts are far more than just a matter of interest. They are vital to ensuring adequate federal funding for various...