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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Harvesting the Wind: Oklahoma’s Strong Electricity Growth Has Few Agricultural Tradeoffs
Cowley, Cortney; Farha, Chase (2024-08-30)
This edition of Oklahoma Economist examines where electricity is generated within the state, its effect on agricultural land, and what may lie ahead.
Oklahoma Economist

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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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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

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How Much is the Oil Downturn Hurting the Overall Oklahoma Economy?
Wilkerson, Chad R. (2015-06-12)
This edition of The Oklahoma Economist updates the current oil downturn and its effect on the broader state economy in 2015 and looks at what may lie ahead.
Oklahoma Economist , Volume 2015 , Issue Q2

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Oklahoma's Trade Landscape: Broadly Insulated, Yet Exposed in Key Sectors
Cowley, Cortney; Farha, Chase (2025-10-16)
This edition of the Oklahoma Economist examines the concentration of the state’s exports and imports to determine how it could be exposed to trade disruptions.
Oklahoma Economist

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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