Economics

City Sales Taxes Holding Up Better Than Many Feared So Far

City Sales Taxes Holding Up Better Than Many Feared So Far

June 16, 2020

The City of Houston sales tax receipts for June (reflecting April sales) were down 17% from last year following a

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Quote of the Week - "Better Safe than Sorry"

Quote of the Week - "Better Safe than Sorry"

April 9, 2020

It is better to be safe than sorry.”  Our mothers’ admonition rings in every one of our ears; And it

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Was 2019 Peak Carbon Emissions?

Was 2019 Peak Carbon Emissions?

March 2, 2020

The International Energy Agency recently issued a report that global carbon emissions likely declined last year for the first time.

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Houston Economy Still Highly Dependent on Oil & Gas

Houston Economy Still Highly Dependent on Oil & Gas

November 24, 2019

Some of the Houston chamber-of-commerce boosters frequently claim that the area’s economy has diversified away from oil and gas.  While

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