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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.

10/12/2026

We estimate that, when multiplier effects are considered, private-sector defense firms generate some $35.3 billion in annual gross product and approximately 264,600 jobs across the North Texas Region.

Texas is one of the top US states for private-sector defense industries, with hundreds of firms engaged in businesses ranging from land and sea defense systems to cybersecurity. In addition to the presence of large companies, the state has developed a robust supply chain network of smaller entities....

10/05/2026

Basic math and inexorable demographics will continue to place downward pressure on the labor force participation rate.

The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is a closely watched indicator of the level of engagement of people in the workforce, whether employed or seeking a job. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracks the measure, which has recently fallen to levels not seen since the mid-1970s (excluding t...

09/28/2026

US real median household income and poverty data are both showing positive signs.

Recent data from the Census Bureau indicates that US real median household income reached $87,460 last year. It's a record high dating back to when the series began in 1967. The fact that it's "real" means that it is adjusted for inflation, and the "median" describes the level at which half fall abo...

09/21/2026

Times are changing, and post-secondary programs must respond to the needs of students to maintain enrollment and financial stability. The evolution of post-secondary education to meet the emerging needs of both students and employers is critical.

Notable shifts with profound implications are underway in higher education and other post-secondary training across the country. More students are choosing less time-consuming (and, hence, less expensive) options, demographic trends are decreasing the numbers of potential students in many regions, a...

09/14/2026

Texas and its metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) and metropolitan divisions (MDs) are projected to see notable economic expansion from 2025 to 2030 despite national and global uncertainties and significant headwinds.

Texas and its metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) and metropolitan divisions (MDs) are projected to see notable economic expansion from 2025 to 2030 despite national and global uncertainties and significant headwinds. The pace will be uneven and likely backloaded to the later segments of the proje...

09/07/2026

US exports of LNG averaged 17.4 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in the first six months of 2026, a 23% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

The process of compressing natural gas into a liquefied form and transporting it around the world has been a true game changer. Previously constrained by pipeline routes, the natural gas market had been largely regional and domestic. Now, areas with abundant supplies can access areas an ocean away,....

08/31/2026

The affordability issue at its current level of urgency has its origins in the later stages of the pandemic.

Over the past few years, costs of living have increased significantly faster than wages, thus creating a major affordability problem for millions of Americans. It is a hot-button campaign topic at present, but the real issue is much more visceral. It is multifaceted, and solutions won't be simple. L...

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...

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