Journal Article
Manning the gates: migration policy in the Great Recession
Orrenius, Pia M.; Nicholson, Michael (2010)
During the downturn, advanced economies as well as developing countries adopted policies ranging from keeping new migrants out to encouraging resident migrants to leave.
Economic Letter , Volume 5

Journal Article
Noteworthy: Fortune 500: Texas ties California for national lead
Nicholson, Michael (2010-04)
According to the 2010 Fortune 500, released in April, Texas hosts the headquarters of 57 of the nation's 500 largest companies, ranked by gross revenues. Texas secured its place as a Fortune 500 leader through its position as focal point of the domestic energy industry, its relatively strong economic growth over the past decade, and its relatively low tax rates and living costs.
Southwest Economy , Issue Q2 , Pages 15

Journal Article
Spotlight: upper East Texas in slump, region holds up better than U.S.
Thies, Jackson; Nicholson, Michael (2009-04)
As the U.S. and Texas slipped into recession last year, a balanced economy lessened the impact on upper East Texas. In March, the region's year-over-year nonfarm employment was down 0.4 percent, compared with the state's decline of 0.8 percent and the nation's 3.5 percent. Unemployment rates in the region's principal metros are near or below the state's 6.7 percent average.
Southwest Economy , Issue Q2 , Pages 7

Journal Article
Noteworthy: hurricane season, venture capital, exports
Nicholson, Michael; Thies, Jackson; Renier, Jessica (2008-09)
Ike deals severe blow to Texas economy. Texas investment funding slips in 2nd quarter. Latin America, China lead Texas surge in overseas sales.
Southwest Economy , Issue Sep , Pages 5

Journal Article
Noteworthy: health care: hospital building boom under way in Texas
Nicholson, Michael (2008-03)
Southwest Economy , Issue Mar , Pages 14

Journal Article
Noteworthy: Texas high tech: feeling the bite of the U.S. recession
Nicholson, Michael (2008-11)
Southwest Economy , Issue Nov , Pages 14

Journal Article
Noteworthy: demographics, auto industry, Texas jobs
Renier, Jessica; Nicholson, Michael (2008-07)
Southwest Economy , Issue Jul , Pages 14

Journal Article
Regional update : U.S. slowdown reaches Texas
Phillips, Keith R.; Nicholson, Michael (2008-11)
Southwest Economy , Issue Nov , Pages 15

Journal Article
Regional labor force growth: mix of native, immigrant workers varies
Orrenius, Pia M.; Nicholson, Michael (2007-07)
Southwest Economy , Issue Jul , Pages 10

Journal Article
Noteworthy: Hurricane Ike: six months later, still assessing the damage
Nicholson, Michael (2009-01)
On Sept. 13, Hurricane Ike made landfall at Galveston. Six months later, many Texas Gulf Coast communities continue to struggle with debris and damage. Rebuilding is under way, but full recovery is likely to take years.
Southwest Economy , Issue Q1 , Pages 15