Journal Article
Spotlight: Permian Basin’s Shale-Era Oil Production Rises Even as Rig Count Falls
Thompson, Jesse B.; Marshall, Emma (2020)
A change in the number of active drilling rigs is no longer the reliable predictor for near-term oil production growth that it once was.
Southwest Economy , Issue First Quarter

Journal Article
Texas’ Energy Base Drives Climate Concerns as Renewables Expand
Thompson, Jesse B.; Marshall, Emma (2019)
The energy industry?s large presence in Texas?production and refining?is a key contributor to carbon emissions. At the same time, the state is a renewable energy leader, especially with its large share of wind-based electricity generation. Both trends place the state in the center of the debate about climate change and reducing greenhouse gases.
Southwest Economy , Issue Third Quarter , Pages 9-13

Journal Article
Turbulent Economy Tests Texans Who Lack Financial Knowledge
Marshall, Emma; Orrenius, Pia M.; Weiss, Michael (2022)
Texans continue to trail the nation in financial literacy as measured by the National Financial Capability Study. The Legislature has taken steps to enhance personal finance instruction in a bid to improve performance.
Southwest Economy , Issue First Quarter

Journal Article
Spotlight: Energy Sector Slow to Recover from Malaise Arising from Effects of Global Pandemic
Orrenius, Pia M.; Marshall, Emma (2020)
After absorbing a big hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, the energy sector may take until 2022 to recover.
Southwest Economy , Issue Third Quarter