The Perryman Group

The Perryman Group The Perryman Group is a team of highly-skilled and focused analysts who stand ready to tackle any ec

Innovative approaches, visionary thinking, and clear communication are the standards upon which the reputation of The Perryman Group (TPG) has been forged. An economic and financial analysis firm, TPG provides clients well-documented, carefully considered answers to even the most complex questions. For more than 25 years, The Perryman Group has met the challenges of thousands of clients through a

systematic approach and a level of performance that assures a consistent standard of excellence. The firm has been involved in scores of major events shaping the economic landscape, from crucial corporate locations to landmark legislation to important regulatory policies to notable judicial decisions. The highly skilled and committed TPG team is guided by Dr. M. Ray Perryman, a world-renowned economist and scholar who brings a unique combination of academic prowess, powerful intellect, and common sense to all of the firm’s endeavors. The core of the team has been together for more than 20 years, collaborating seamlessly to meet client needs. The Perryman Group views every situation as unique, considers each assignment on its merits, and unfailingly meets deadlines even when they seem impossible. This exceptional standard of excellence is offered to all clients: a systematic approach, thorough documentation, superior level of performance, carefully considered solutions to the most complex problems, and effective communication. TPG is the ultimate “team player.”

TPG’s practice areas include economic modeling and forecasting, litigation and regulatory support, business valuation, economic development and strategic planning, and impact assessment. The firm also provides market and industry analysis, statistical modeling and analysis, economic forecasts, survey and demographic studies, economic statistics, research and information, and feasibility studies and business plans, as well as speeches, presentations, conferences, and other appearances.

08/24/2026

The United States remained the world's largest crude oil producer in 2025, continuing a trend that began in 2018 and reflects a remarkable turnaround from past decades.

The United States remained the world's largest crude oil producer in 2025, continuing a trend that began in 2018 and reflects a remarkable turnaround from past decades. With a record high 13.6 million barrels per day (bpd), the US led Russia (9.9 million bpd), Saudi Arabia (9.6 million bpd), and Can...

08/17/2026

In spite of all of the economy's current challenges, manufacturing has improved noticeably in certain respects.

One of the most important economic sectors to long-term growth is manufacturing, which is the process of making stuff. Manufacturing is what economists call a "basic" (or export) industry, meaning that it is one that creates value and incomes in an area rather than supporting a population and using....

08/10/2026

Texas tops virtually every ranking regarding the economy but there is still some work to do to assure prosperity, opportunity, and sustainability for Texans of the future.

We are accustomed to Texas topping virtually every ranking relating to the economy--most major corporate locations and expansions, top CEO perceptions, highest investment, and many others. By one measure, however, the results are more of a mixed bag. The list of top states for business compiled annu...

08/03/2026

Import costs advanced 7.1% from June 2025 to June 2026.

Despite what you may have heard, tariffs are taxes on imported goods which the domestic importer usually pays at the border or point of entry. It's no surprise that some of this additional cost is then passed to consumers (a percentage that typically increases over time). When most people think abou...

07/27/2026

In a rare bipartisan effort, both the US House and Senate recently passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the most significant federal housing law in decades.

In a rare bipartisan effort, both the US House and Senate recently passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the most significant federal housing law in decades. The goal of the legislation is to make housing more affordable, primarily by encouraging expansion in supply. It's a basic economic pri...

07/20/2026

Our most recent forecast calls for an increase in Texas wage and salary employment of 1.78% per year through 2030, resulting in a total gain of almost 1.4 million.

Even with current challenges and uncertainty, our latest projections call for significant growth in the Texas economy over the next five years. The current environment involves notable potential for volatility, but the state is well positioned for ongoing expansion. (We've discussed many of the key....

07/13/2026

The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) is now a reality and trading has begun! It's a vital part of a burgeoning financial presence in the state, as well as a significant asset for the Texas economy.

The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) is now a reality and trading has begun! It's a vital part of a burgeoning financial presence in the state, as well as a significant asset for the Texas economy.

07/06/2026

The economic and financial world was recently saddened by the loss of Alan Greenspan, probably the most influential voice on matters of the market in recent memory, at the age of 100.

The economic and financial world was recently saddened by the loss of Alan Greenspan, probably the most influential voice on matters of the market in recent memory, at the age of 100. Although his manner was quiet and subdued in public, the impact of his words was volcanic. On one memorable occasion...

06/29/2026

What has been the impact of Brexit?

About 10 years ago, voters in the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU). Key issues in the decision included a desire for more control and autonomy, with less immigration without the EU's policy of free movement. Proponents thought the UK would not only save billions of pounds i...

06/22/2026

The arts generate multifaceted benefits ranging from the obvious measurable spending to the subtle but far more profound effects that permeate our lives.

Ernest Hemingway once wrote that "A thousand years makes economics silly and a work of art endures forever..." In addition to being enduring, the arts are also economically imperative.

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