Journal Article
Update on Oklahoma's economy
Williams, Megan D.; Wilkerson, Chad R. (2013-10)
Oklahoma Economist , Issue Q IV , Pages 1-4

Journal Article
Update on Oklahoma’s economy : Spotlight on Oklahoma housing conditions
Williams, Megan D.; Wilkerson, Chad R. (2012-01)
Economic growth in Oklahoma continued to outperform the nation in late 2011. Oklahoma payroll employment was up from a year ago, and the state continues to move closer to pre-recession employment levels. Manufacturing posted the highest growth in actual Oklahoma jobs in December, while energy was a close second. Other industries also recorded solid job growth, particularly construction and professional services.
Oklahoma Economist , Issue Q I

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Update on Oklahoma's economy
Williams, Megan D.; Wilkerson, Chad R. (2013-07)
Oklahoma Economist , Issue Q III , Pages 1-2

Journal Article
Oklahoma’s economy
Williams, Megan D.; Wilkerson, Chad R. (2013-04)
The pace of economic growth in Oklahoma has slowed slightly from a year ago. The Oklahoma City metro area continues to lead job growth in the state. Tulsa continues to lag the rest of the state and nation in job recovery, although considerable progress has been made since the depth of the recession. Employment in nonmetro areas is back to pre-recession levels, but with variation across the state.
Oklahoma Economist , Issue Q II

Journal Article
The Tenth District's defining industries: changes and opportunities for rural communities
Williams, Megan D. (2007)
Main Street Economist , Issue 5

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Minority workers in the Tenth District: rising presence, rising challenges
Williams, Megan D.; Wilkerson, Chad R. (2006-10)
The population of the Tenth Federal Reserve District has become increasingly diverse in recent decades. Since 1970, the share of ethnic and racial minorities in the district has nearly doubled, reaching 25 percent of the area's population in 2005. Minority job situations and earnings have long been topics of national interest for economic researchers and public policymakers. Further, minority workers are a rapidly growing part of the district's labor force and thus a vital resource for district businesses. ; Wilkerson and Williams consider the jobs and earnings of Tenth District minority ...
Economic Review , Volume 91 , Issue Q IV , Pages 31-59

Journal Article
The national defense boost in rural America
Williams, Megan D.; Wilkerson, Chad R. (2008)
Main Street Economist , Issue 4

Journal Article
Booms and busts in household wealth: implications for Tenth District states
Williams, Megan D.; Wilkerson, Chad R. (2011-04)
The U.S. stock market and housing market--the two largest sources of U.S. household wealth--have had sizable booms and busts in recent years. This volatility has influenced national consumption trends and had important consequences for states. Some states have become relatively wealthier, affecting both the short- and long-term consumption spending potential of their residents. ; Understanding how wealth changes affect state economies could be especially important in 2011 and 2012 given the recent resumption of home price declines in much of the country. Research has shown that consumption ...
Economic Review , Volume 96 , Issue Q II

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Update on Oklahoma’s economy : Spotlight on Tulsa
Williams, Megan D.; Wilkerson, Chad R. (2012-04)
Economic growth in Oklahoma continued to outpace the nation through spring 2012. Oklahoma payroll employment was up from a year ago in April. Manufacturing and energy continued to lead Oklahoma?s growth in total jobs and professional service firms also grew solidly. Construction employment has declined from levels posted last year, perhaps due in part to the winding down of several large commercial projects in Oklahoma City. Employment in most other Oklahoma industries was generally stable.
Oklahoma Economist , Issue Q II

Journal Article
Oklahoma’s economy
Williams, Megan D.; Wilkerson, Chad R. (2013-01)
Economic growth in Oklahoma remained solid through the end of 2012. Oklahoma payroll employment was up from a year ago in December. Oklahoma ranked seventh in total job growth for December, posting growth similar to other energy-driven states.
Oklahoma Economist , Issue Q I