Journal Article
Noteworthy: Texas agriculture: drought damages mount for farmers, ranchers
Nicholson, Michael (2009-07)
A drought that has persisted for two years shows no signs of relenting, taking an increasing toll on Texas agriculture.
Southwest Economy , Issue Q3 , Pages 14

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

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Spotlight: unemployment trends: less-educated workers hit hard in housing bust
Orrenius, Pia M.; Nicholson, Michael (2008-11)
The U.S. housing market's troubles have spread to financial markets, and news reports have focused on broad indicators of Wall Street's distress, such as stock market indexes and interbank lending rates. However, the pinch on Main Street has been impacting low-wage workers for more than two years.
Southwest Economy , Issue Nov , Pages 7

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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
Texas growth slows but remains healthy
Nicholson, Michael; Yücel, Mine K. (2007-11)
Although still outperforming the nation,> the Texas economy weakened toward the end of the year. Manufacturing and housing have been the most fragile sectors, but growth has moderated in other areas as well.
Southwest Economy , Issue Nov , Pages 15

Journal Article
Rising protectionist threat creates risks for Texas
Skelton, Edward C.; Nicholson, Michael (2009-07)
Expanding trade has brought jobs and business to Texas, but has left the state particularly vulnerable to antitrade actions. Texas would suffer greatly if the U.S. and other countries implement protectionist measures.
Southwest Economy , Issue Q3 , Pages 10-14

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Noteworthy: south Texas: recession taking toll on shipments across border
Nicholson, Michael (2009-04)
Recessions in both the U.S. and Mexico have slowed the flow of goods across the Rio Grande.
Southwest Economy , Issue Q2 , Pages 15

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

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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