Journal Article
The transformation of manufacturing across Federal Reserve Districts: success for the Great Plains?
Williams, Megan D.; Wilkerson, Chad R. (2012-04)
Despite experiencing solid gains in the last two years, U.S. manufacturing employment is down by about one-third since 1990. The decline has been felt more dramatically in some eastern Federal Reserve Districts. ; In the three Districts of the Great Plains?Dallas, Kansas City and Minneapolis?factory employment has consistently held up better than in other Districts. ; Wilkerson and Williams find that since 2000, nearly half of the better factory jobs performance in the Great Plains has been due to a more favorable mix of manufacturing industries than in other regions of the country.
Economic Review , Volume 97 , Issue Q II

Journal Article
Another Difficult Year in 2016, but Cautious Optimism for 2017
Wilkerson, Chad R. (2016-12-20)
This edition of the Oklahoma Economist explores firms expectations, which suggest some cautious optimism for the state's economy in 2017, despite a sharp economic decline in 2015.
Oklahoma Economist , Volume 2016 , Issue Q4

Journal Article
Population Boom: Where are Oklahoma’s newest residents living and working?
Wilkerson, Chad R.; Farha, Chase (2024-03-04)
The previous edition of the Oklahoma Economist discovered those moving in came mostly from the Western U.S., and the state experienced “brain gain” after losing college graduates to other states for many years. This edition explores where in Oklahoma these new residents moved to and where other residents have moved within the state, as well as the demographics and employment status of those moving in.
Oklahoma Economist , Volume 2024 , Issue 2

Journal Article
Is rural America facing a home price bust?
Wilkerson, Chad R. (2008)
Main Street Economist , Issue 6

Journal Article
Update on Oklahoma's economy
Ojeda, Elena; Williams, Megan D.; Wilkerson, Chad R. (2014-01)
Oklahoma Economist , Issue Q I , Pages 1-4

Journal Article
Update on Kansas and Missouri economies: Spotlight on Western Kansas
Wilkerson, Chad R.; Pope, Adam (2012-07)
The economic situation in Kansas improved during the summer of 2012, but conditions in Missouri weakened. Employment growth was positive in Kansas during the second quarter, but the pace of growth slowed. In Missouri, employment growth was negative. The unemployment rate rose slightly in both states, but labor market indicators suggest that conditions could improve in the third quarter of 2012.
Midwest Economist , Issue Q III

Journal Article
A Year of Solid Recovery in 2017—and Positive Signs Heading into 2018
Wilkerson, Chad R. (2017-12-20)
Oklahoma’s economy staged a solid recovery in 2017 and outlook for 2018 appears positive.
Oklahoma Economist , Volume 2017 , Issue Q4

Journal Article
Can U.S. oil production survive the 20th century?
Lamb, Russell L.; Wilkerson, Chad R. (1999-01)
The plunge in world oil prices has brought further difficulties to U.S. oil production, which has been declining in recent years. At the current low prices, most domestic oil wells are not profitable. This calls into question the long-run viability of oil production in the United States. Whether oil production remains a viable part of the U.S. economy in the next century will depend on how long oil prices remain at their current low levels.> Lamb and Wilkerson show how the recent low prices for oil on world markets reflect a combination of demand and supply effects, with both short-run and ...
Economic Review , Volume 84 , Issue Q I , Pages 51-62

Journal Article
Oklahoma’s Rising Labor Force Participation Driven Largely by Native Americans
Wilkerson, Chad R.; Farha, Chase (2024-10-02)
This edition of Oklahoma Economist finds that the state’s increase in labor force participation since 2021 has been primarily driven by heightened participation among the Native American population, in both metro and non-metro areas.
Oklahoma Economist , Volume 2024

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