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

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

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How Will Oklahoma be Affected by the Decline in Oil Prices?
Wilkerson, Chad R. (2015-03-11)
This edition of The Oklahoma Economist compares the current large decline in oil prices with past episodes to determine potential effects on the Oklahoma economy in 2015.
Oklahoma Economist , Volume 2015 , Issue Q1

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Spotlight on manufacturing in Oklahoma
Wilkerson, Chad R.; Williams, Megan D. (2012-10)
Oklahoma continued to outpace the nation in economic growth during the early fall months. Payroll employment was up in October from a year ago, and the state is now above pre-recession employment levels. Manufacturing led Oklahoma?s job growth, while trade, transportation and utility firms also posted solid job gains. Energy employment has declined slightly, but still remains above year-ago levels.
Oklahoma Economist , Issue Q IV

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How Much Economic Damage do Large Earthquakes Cause?
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Oklahoma City (2016-03-04)
This edition of The Oklahoma Economist looks at the economic damage caused in recent decades by large earthquakes in developed countries.
Oklahoma Economist , Volume 2016 , Issue Q1

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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

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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

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Oklahoma Tribal Area Economies: Rising Incomes, Falling Poverty
Wilkerson, Chad R.; Farha, Chase (2025-01-07)
The previous edition of the Oklahoma Economist showed Oklahoma’s labor force participation rate recently surpassed the national rate for the first time in decades, driven especially by greater workforce participation among Native Americans. This edition analyzes in more detail the economic progress made by Native Americans across the state over the past 10 to 15 years.
Oklahoma Economist , Volume 2025 , Issue Q1

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With Energy Activity Down, can other Oklahoma Sectors Pick Up the Slack?
Wilkerson, Chad R. (2015-09-15)
This edition of The Oklahoma Economist reviews the outlook for the energy sector and examines the performance of the state’s other important industries.
Oklahoma Economist , Volume 2015 , Issue Q3

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What Is Contributing to the Resurgence in Oklahoma Wage Growth?
Wilkerson, Chad R. (2017-06-15)
Wages in Oklahoma, which shrank during the oil downturn of 2015-16, have been growing faster in 2017 than the nation overall.
Oklahoma Economist , Volume 2017 , Issue Q2