The Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana economies are constantly changing. The information and data the Dallas Fed publishes in Southwest Economy can help keep you current with agriculture, banking, energy, high technology, manufacturing and international trade in this region. Bimonthly.

Past Southwest Economy Issues 

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2008 Issues

Issue 2, March/April 2008
Complete issue

• President's Perspective
  Richard W. Fisher
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• Will New Business Tax Dull Texas' Competitive Edge?
  Jason L. Saving
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• Is Texas Overbanked?
  Kory Killgo
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• Spotlight: Midland and Odessa
  Permian Basin Cities Ride Oil Boom Again
  Robert W. Gilmer and Charles James
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• On the Record: The Dangers of Complacency About Risk
  A Conversation with Harvey Rosenblum
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• Noteworthy: Energy, Texas Economy, Health Care
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• Regional Update: Texas Economy Continues to Cool
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Issue 1, January/February 2008
Complete issue

• President's Perspective
  Richard W. Fisher
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• Texas Finds Cover from U.S. Economic Storm
  Fiona Sigalla
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• Hot Housing Market Catching Cold in Texas
  D'Ann Petersen
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• SpotLight: Border Health Care
  Booming Industry Creates Jobs Faster than State
  Keith Phillips and Armida Rioja
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• On The Record: Delving More Deeply into Globalization
  A Conversation with Mark Wynne
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• Noteworthy
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