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

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

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How is Oklahoma Real Estate Positioned in this Oil Downturn?
Wilkerson, Chad R. (2015-12-15)
This edition of The Oklahoma Economist examines historical trends for residential and commercial construction and finds there has been much less building heading into this downturn in the oil and gas industry than in some previous episodes.
Oklahoma Economist , Volume 2015 , Issue Q4

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Booms and busts in household wealth: implications for Tenth District states
Williams, Megan D.; Wilkerson, Chad R. (2011-04)
The U.S. stock market and housing market--the two largest sources of U.S. household wealth--have had sizable booms and busts in recent years. This volatility has influenced national consumption trends and had important consequences for states. Some states have become relatively wealthier, affecting both the short- and long-term consumption spending potential of their residents. ; Understanding how wealth changes affect state economies could be especially important in 2011 and 2012 given the recent resumption of home price declines in much of the country. Research has shown that consumption ...
Economic Review , Volume 96 , Issue Q II

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What are the benefits of hosting a major league sports franchise?
Rappaport, Jordan; Wilkerson, Chad R. (2001-01)
Over the last few decades the number of U.S. metropolitan areas large enough to host a franchise from one of the four major professional sports leagues has soared. Even as major league baseball, football, basketball and hockey have expanded to include more franchises, demand by metro areas continues to exceed supply. Metro areas have thus been forced to compete with each other to retain and attract franchises. ; The resulting large public spending on new sports facilities has been quite controversial. Usually these costly projects are justified by claims that hosting a sports franchise spurs ...
Economic Review , Volume 86 , Issue Q I , Pages 55-86

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Trends in rural manufacturing
Wilkerson, Chad R. (2001-12)
Main Street Economist , Issue Dec

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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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The Tenth District's defining industries: how are they changing?
Williams, Megan D.; Wilkerson, Chad R. (2007-07)
The economy of the Tenth Federal Reserve District has become increasingly more services-based in recent years. While this transformation has lessened many of the historical differences with the rest of the nation, the regional economy still remains distinct, especially in some states. Wyoming, for instance, still has the most unique industrial structure in the country. And Nebraska, New Mexico, and Oklahoma still rank among the top third of states with economies that differ from the rest of the nation. ; What industries make the Tenth District so different, and what can they tell us about the ...
Economic Review , Volume 92 , Issue Q III , Pages 59-81

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Is the Collapse in Oklahoma Manufacturing Ending?
Wilkerson, Chad R. (2016-09-09)
The third quarter issue of the Oklahoma Economist looks at what has driven the sharp decline in Oklahoma manufacturing and whether the downturn may be ending.
Oklahoma Economist , Volume 2016 , Issue Q3

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How Strong Is the Recovery in Oklahoma’s Oil and Gas Sector?
Wilkerson, Chad R. (2017-03-21)
After a few tough years, Oklahoma’s oil and gas sector is showing some signs of a rebound in early 2017.
Oklahoma Economist , Volume 2017 , Issue Q1