Journal Article
Industry clusters shape Texas economy
Yücel, Mine K.; Assanie, Laila (2007-09)
Southwest Economy , Issue Sep , Pages 3-7

Journal Article
Harvey Highlights Houston MUD Bond Development Funding
Weiss, Michael; Assanie, Laila (2018-04)
Historic flooding from Hurricane Harvey struck many Houston housing developments whose infrastructure was funded with municipal utility district (MUD) bonds. The tax-exempt debt has been widely used in the Houston area, and in the storm?s aftermath, MUD bond issuance has come under review with the possibility investors may seek greater future compensation.
Southwest Economy , Issue Q2 , Pages 3-7

Journal Article
Texas economy shakes off rough ride in 2009
Assanie, Laila; Orrenius, Pia M. (2010-01)
While conditions remain weak, it appears that the Texas economy is on a steadier course after a rough ride last year. Recent economic data and anecdotal evidence suggest the worst of the state's economic woes may be over. Activity is growing in several sectors. The state maintains its traditional advantages--relatively low living costs, modest taxes, a central location and an attractive business climate. Barring further setbacks, the Texas economy should pick up steam in 2010 and beyond.
Southwest Economy , Issue Q1 , Pages 3-7, 16

Journal Article
Dallas Booms Through Texas Oil Bust
Weiss, Michael; Assanie, Laila; Orrenius, Pia M. (2017-01)
The Dallas metropolitan division?s economy, buttressed by business relocations and consolidations, has expanded steadily since 2010, following the Great Recession. Growth sectors, which included business and financial services, defense and security, and transportation, powered Dallas and helped it pace the Texas economy after the energy price collapse.
Southwest Economy , Issue Q1 , Pages 11-14

Texas posts job gains in August, bolstering outlook despite signs of slowing
Assanie, Laila; Morales-Burnett, Diego; Dixon, Ethan (2024-09-26)
The Texas economic expansion continued in August despite some signs of slowing. Employment growth strengthened, rebounding from weakness in the prior two months.
Dallas Fed Economics

Texas Economy Retains Strength Despite Weakening Outlooks
Assanie, Laila; Hines, Keighton (2022-06-23)
Texas’ economic expansion remained solid in May, though the pace of growth decelerated. Employment gains continued to be robust. Manufacturing output growth accelerated, but revenue growth in services slowed.
Dallas Fed Economics

Labor Shortages, Supply Chain Woes Slow Texas Recovery
Assanie, Laila; Crocker, Carlee (2021-06-24)
The Texas economy is on the path to a solid recovery, although the pace of growth has eased since March, recent data suggest.
Dallas Fed Economics

Journal Article
Texas economy rides wave of changing technology and diffusion of know-how
Assanie, Laila; Su, Yichen (2022)
Data on patents and employment show that Texas is a major center of innovation and high-tech employment.
Southwest Economy , Issue Fourth Quarter

Journal Article
Snapshot: conference to consider Texas residential real estate amid oil slump
Assanie, Laila (2015-10)
Southwest Economy , Issue Q4 , Pages 20-20

Journal Article
Regional Update : Texas economic growth downshifts
Petersen, D'Ann M.; Assanie, Laila (2007-07)
Southwest Economy , Issue Jul , Pages 15