Journal Article
Spotlight: Shreveport-Bossier City Louisiana metro prospers with diversified economy
Macktinger, Bryan; Assanie, Laila (2006-11)
Southwest Economy , Issue Nov , Pages 7

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

Services, Construction Lead Texas as Manufacturing, Energy Soften
Assanie, Laila; Smith, Chloe N. (2019-08-08)
Sluggish growth in manufacturing is attributable to softening demand for durables, which appears tied to a slowing energy sector.
Dallas Fed Economics

Monograph
The changing face of Texas: population projections and implications
Petersen, D'Ann M.; Assanie, Laila (2005)
Monograph

Journal Article
Incubating microfinance : the Texas border experience
Assanie, Laila; Virmani, Raghav (2006-09)
Southwest Economy , Issue Sep , Pages 3-7

Journal Article
Regional update : Texas metros drive state growth in 2006
Assanie, Laila (2007-03)
Southwest Economy , Issue Mar , Pages 15

Not Everything Is Bigger in Texas: The Varied Fortunes of Four Smaller Metros
Weiss, Michael; Assanie, Laila; Orrenius, Pia M. (2019-02-21)
While Texas’ major metropolitan areas power the bulk of the state’s commercial activity, some smaller metros have worked to establish their place as part of the state’s economic mosaic.
Dallas Fed Economics

Monograph
At the heart of Texas: cities' industry clusters drive growth
Assanie, Laila; Orrenius, Pia M.; Weiss, Michael; Davis, Kristen (2016)
Monograph

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
Single-family housing squeeze eases in Texas; multifamily soars
Assanie, Laila (2014-10)
Single-family home sales in Texas?constrained by steadily rising prices, tight bank lending standards and insufficient new-house inventory?should gain traction in 2015. A booming apartment market moderates slightly amid still-elevated construction activity, occupancy rates and rents.
Southwest Economy , Issue Q4 , Pages 3-7