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The recession's impact on the state budgets of New York and New Jersey
Deitz, Richard; Haughwout, Andrew F.; Steindel, Charles - In: Current Issues in Economics and Finance 16 (2010) Jun/Jul
In the wake of the most recent U.S. recession, both New York State and New Jersey have faced multibillion-dollar budget …--particularly from high-wage earners in the finance sector--has exacerbated revenue shortfalls. To close their budget gaps, New York and … steps to avert such budget quandaries by establishing "rainy day" funds or restructuring taxes to make them less sensitive …
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Will new business tax dull Texas' competitive edge?
Saving, Jason L. - In: Southwest Economy (2008) Mar, pp. 3-6
In today's global economy, high corporate tax rates are more harmful than ever because it has become easier for mobile productive resources to cross borders in search of more favorable business climates. ; Nations seem quite aware of this. The European Union's corporate tax rates have fallen by...
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Texas economy shakes off rough ride in 2009
Assanie, Laila; Orrenius, Pia - In: Southwest Economy (2010) Q1, pp. 3-7
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...
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Noteworthy: commercial real estate: recession takes toll, banks put at risk
Thies, Jackson - In: Southwest Economy (2009) Q4, pp. 15-15
Texas' commercial real estate market steadily worsened as recession took hold in 2009. Commercial real estate's woes don't bode well for banks already struggling with losses from residential loans. The number of distressed properties--those in foreclosure, in bankruptcy or restructured--is rising.
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On the record: a conversation on the Texas recession: taking the economy's pulse at midyear
Phillips, Keith R.; Assanie, Laila; D'Ann Petersen; … - In: Southwest Economy (2009) Q3, pp. 8-9
With Texas facing hard times, four of the Dallas Fed's regional experts give an update on the state's economic performance in 2009, looking at the key areas of employment, manufacturing, housing and energy.
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Noteworthy: household income: Texas posts gain in otherwise tough year
Kerr, Emily - In: Southwest Economy (2009) Q4, pp. 15-15
Texans' real median household income rose 1.3 percent in 2008, making the state one of only five with increases in the first calendar year of the U.S. recession. During better times, 33 states posted income gains in 2007 and only Michigan suffered a decline.
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Noteworthy: Population: Texas grows despite recessionary doldrums
Nicholson, Mike - In: Southwest Economy (2010) Q3, pp. 14-14
Texas' population grew robustly in the two years ended July 2009 despite the recession's impact on labor markets. The state added more people than any other--almost 1 million--and expanded at a faster pace than all but Utah and Wyoming.>
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Texas twist: why did state's unemployment fall below nation's?
Kumar, Anil - In: Southwest Economy (2010) Q3, pp. 3-7
Symbolic of Texas' relative economic health during the recent recession, the unemployment rate has trailed U.S. joblessness by an average of 1 percentage point since January 2007. State policymakers may gain valuable insights by determining how this remarkable gap emerged. Is it due to changes...
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President's perspective
Fisher, Richard W. - In: Southwest Economy (2010) Q4, pp. 2-2
Our political leaders must summon the courage to pull up their socks and deal with our fiscal predicament in a way that corrects for the mismatch between future income streams and liabilities.
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Noteworthy: Income and poverty: Texans slip during recession
Bi, Yingda - In: Southwest Economy (2010) Q4, pp. 14-14
Benchmarks of economic well-being show that Texas experienced a pattern of highs and lows similar to that of the nation during the recession. However, Texas continues to rank below other states in many of the measures, including median household income, poverty rate, and health insurance coverage.
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