• Southwest Economy Podcast

  • By: Dallas Fed
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Southwest Economy Podcast

By: Dallas Fed
  • Summary

  • Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas senior economist Pia Orrenius explores new and noteworthy trends and developments affecting Texas, northern Louisiana and southern New Mexico. Topics are drawn from Southwest Economy, the Dallas Fed’s regional quarterly.
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Episodes
  • Keeping the lights on as electricity demands sharply rise
    Jun 24 2024

    Artificial intelligence, electric cars and power-hungry manufacturing are combining to boost power demand in Texas and nationwide. Dallas Fed economists Kunal Patel and Pia Orrenius examine what it will take to ensure that the lights stay on, and burgeoning user demand is met.

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    17 mins
  • Lagging productivity gains restrain Mexico’s economic prospects
    May 15 2024

    Investment, a large labor pool and proximity to the United States have helped propel Mexico’s economic fortunes. Dallas Fed economists Sewon Hur and Pia Orrenius discuss how improving productivity could propel Mexico beyond the ranks of middle-income nations.

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    16 mins
  • Federal budget conundrum: needs versus wants
    Apr 4 2024

    Closing the widening federal budget will require tough choices, possibly including new taxes and cuts to entitlement programs, such as Social Security and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. American Enterprise Institute tax expert Alan Viard discusses some options with Dallas Fed economist Pia Orrenius.

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    32 mins

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