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Texas Economic Activity Sharply Falls in Wake of COVID-19
Assanie, Laila; Smith, Chloe N. (2020-05-07)
Virus containment measures have prompted unprecedented declines in demand and triggered mass layoffs, shaking business and consumer confidence.
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Journal Article
Texas Industrial Building Booms as Economy, Population Grow
Weiss, Michael; Assanie, Laila (2019)
A significant portion of Texas? recent construction activity has been industrial building, with Dallas?Fort Worth leading the nation and Houston among the top six markets. Burgeoning e-commerce, state population gains and an expanding export market have contributed to the growth spurt that has included increases in transportation and logistics employment.
Southwest Economy , Issue Q2 , Pages 7-10

Journal Article
Texas economy feels national pinch
Assanie, Laila; Virmani, Raghav (2008)
Helped somewhat by a weak dollar and strong exports, Texas has shed manufacturing jobs at a 1.4 percent rate so far this year, a much slower pace than the nation?s 3.4 percent decline.
Southwest Economy , Issue Jul , Pages 10-13, 16

Journal Article
Harvey Highlights Houston MUD Bond Development Funding
Assanie, Laila; Weiss, Michael (2018)
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
Spotlight: Waco's economy: it's come a long way from cotton, Dr. Pepper
Assanie, Laila (2008)
Southwest Economy , Issue May , Pages 7

Journal Article
Texas economy shakes off rough ride in 2009
Assanie, Laila; Orrenius, Pia M. (2010)
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
Spotlight: Shreveport-Bossier City Louisiana metro prospers with diversified economy
Assanie, Laila; Macktinger, Bryan (2006)
Southwest Economy , Issue Nov , Pages 7

Journal Article
Spotlight: commercial real estate investment
Assanie, Laila; Petersen, D'Ann M. (2008)
U.S. financial woes are taking a toll on commercial real estate> investment in Texas. Uncertainty is prevalent among buyers and> sellers of office, industrial, retail and apartment properties,> and property sales are likely to remain subdued in the near term.
Southwest Economy , Issue Sep , Pages 6-7

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

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