Journal Article
Go Figure: Pandemic, Remote Learning Undo STAAR Test Gains; Texas Student Scores Slide
Slijk, Christopher; Lee, James (2021)
Hispanic and Black students’ scores on the 2021 exam fell more than those of white students and reversed previous years' gains.
Southwest Economy , Issue Fourth Quarter

Delta Surge Disrupts Texas Firms Less than Earlier COVID-19 Waves, Dallas Fed Surveys Say
Kerr, Emily; Slijk, Christopher (2021-11-16)
The overall impact on business of the summer and fall wave of the COVID-19 virus infection was more muted than initial surges because firms were better prepared and demand didn’t plunge as it did before, according to respondents to the Dallas Fed’s Texas Business Outlook Surveys.
Dallas Fed Economics

Texas Economy Keeps Growing Despite More Pessimistic Outlook
Slijk, Christopher; Orrenius, Pia M.; Smith, Chloe N. (2019-09-26)
The regional economy is growing at a moderate pace, and labor markets remain tight. However, the outlook among Texas firms has deteriorated due to concern about tariffs, trade policy uncertainty and slowing global growth.
Dallas Fed Economics

Journal Article
Texas Economy Starts 2018 Firing on All Cylinders
Slijk, Christopher; Phillips, Keith R. (2018-01)
Aided by the oil and gas sector?s recovery, the Texas economy rebounded in 2017 and is poised to expand at a faster pace in 2018. However, tight labor markets, disruptions to trade, and potential oil price declines pose risks to the outlook.
Southwest Economy , Issue Q1 , Pages 14-17

Texas Economic Outlook Weakens, Price Pressures Persist
Slijk, Christopher; Caldwell, Mytiah; Kalkunte, Prithvi (2022-11-08)
The Texas economy shows continuing signs of softening, as output and employment indicators suggest slower growth relative to the first half of the year.
Dallas Fed Economics

Journal Article
Texas to remain a top state for job growth in 2014
Slijk, Christopher; Phillips, Keith R. (2014-01)
The economy continued to expand broadly, with employment in oil and gas, leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and construction growing strongly.
Southwest Economy , Issue Q1 , Pages 3-7

Texas Economy’s Rebound Stalls in July after Gains in May, June
Hines, Keighton; Slijk, Christopher (2020-08-06)
The resurgence of COVID-19 in July appears to have reversed economic gains in Texas that emerged when the virus’ frequency abated in May and June.
Dallas Fed Economics

Journal Article
Go Figure: Vehicle Sales Highlight Surprising Resilience in Spending During Pandemic
Smith, Chloe N.; Slijk, Christopher (2020)
Texas truck/SUV sales held steady while car sales declined steeply amid the recession caused by COVID-19.
Southwest Economy , Issue Third Quarter

Journal Article
Newsworthy: energy, naturalization and border
Slijk, Christopher; Gutierrez, Emily; Dhaliwal, Navi (2016-01)
Southwest Economy , Issue Q1 , Pages 14-14

Journal Article
Go Figure: Texas Taps into Craft Brewing After Law Change
Slijk, Christopher (2018-04)
Southwest Economy , Issue Q2 , Pages 19-19