Oklahoma Economist
The Oklahoma Economist is a quarterly publication that provides economic information and insights on the state's economy.
Latest Articles
Oklahoma’s Rising Labor Force Participation Driven Largely by Native Americans
This edition of Oklahoma Economist finds that the state’s increase in labor force participation since 2021 has been primarily...
Harvesting the Wind: Oklahoma's Strong Electricity Growth Has Few Agricultural Tradeoffs
This edition of Oklahoma Economist examines where electricity is generated within the state, its effect on agricultural land, and
Population Boom: Where are Oklahoma’s newest residents living and working?
The previous edition of the Oklahoma Economist discovered those moving in came mostly from the Western U.S., and the state...
From Brain Drain to Brain Gain, Oklahoma’s Population on the Rise
This edition of Oklahoma Economist examines multiple sources of state migration data to quantify the drivers of the state’s...
Outsized Decline: Oklahoma’s Energy Employment since 2019
This edition of Oklahoma Economist examines the state’s energy production composition, drilling productivity, and employment...
Oklahoma’s Warehousing Boom: Spending Shocks and Their Implications for Workers
This edition of Oklahoma Economist examines changes in the warehousing industry considering these spending shocks, and the...
Affordability Worsens, but Oklahomans Still Pay Much Less for Housing
This edition of Oklahoma Economist examines recent housing price trends and finds that despite sizable increases in costs, ...
Oklahoma GDP Growth Has Lagged the Nation the Past Decade, But Not Everywhere
This edition of the Oklahoma Economist investigates GDP trends across the state during three distinct time frames: the oil...
High Natural Gas Prices: A Boost to Oklahoma Heating Bills and Drilling Activity
This edition of the Oklahoma Economist explores where Oklahoma stands in terms of natural gas consumption and production, and...