Houston Business—A Perspective on the Houston Economy

Houston is the fourth most populous city in the United States and one of the fastest growing. The Houston Branch of the Dallas Fed keeps a close watch on issues facing the regional economy of Houston and publishes the findings in Houston Business. Each issue contains an economic feature and results of the Houston Beige Book. Published four times per year.

Past Houston Business Issues

2008 | 2007* | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994
*no issues in 2007

1998 Issues

December 1998

• Purchasing Managers Provide New Insight into Houston Economy
  Robert W. Gilmer and Douglas R. Miller
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November 1998

• Economic Slowdown Affects U.S. and Texas Economies
  Robert W. Gilmer
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September 1998

• Oil-Related Employment: Long-Term Adjustment in Nine Cities
  Robert W. Gilmer
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August 1998

• Oil-Related Employment: Short-Term Adjustment in Nine Cities
  Robert W. Gilmer
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June 1998

• Is There a Slowdown in Houston's Future?
  Robert W. Gilmer
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May 1998

• Houston and the Global Market for Engineering and Construction
  Robert W. Gilmer
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March 1998

• Asian Flu and Oil Glut Weaken Outlook for Houston
  Robert W. Gilmer
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January 1998

• Houston's 1997 Growth Matches Strong National Pattern
  Robert W. Gilmer
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