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Dr. Ray Perryman is Founder and President of
The Perryman Group (TPG), an economic and financial analysis
firm and headquartered in Waco, Texas. He is widely
regarded as one of the world’s most influential and innovative
economists. His complex modeling systems form a basis for
corporate and governmental planning around the globe. His
thousands of academic and trade articles and presentations span
a wide variety of topics, gaining him international respect and
acclaim. He has also authored several books, including
Survive & Conquer, an account of the Texas economy
during the turbulent 1980s, and The Measurement of
Monetary Policy, a treatise on Federal Reserve activity.
A popular speaker, he addresses hundreds of audiences throughout
the world every year. During his more
than 20 years of experience, he has been presented citations for
his efforts from both the Congress of the United States and the
Texas Legislature. He has been honored by (1) The
Democracy Foundation for his role in promoting capitalism in
mainland China, (2) the Asia and World Institute for his efforts
to encourage international academic exchange, and (3) the
Systems Research Foundation for his contributions to the field
of economic modeling. He is a Fellow of the International
Institute for Advanced Studies and recently received the
Institute’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Perryman authors The Perryman Economic
Forecast, a subscription service detailing projections of
state business activity, and The Perryman Report, a
newsletter with forecasts, insights, and commentary on state,
national, and international economic activity. He is the
editorial advisor and author of The Perryman Texas Letter,
a monthly synopsis of economic, social, and political events.
Dr. Perryman also writes a weekly syndicated column, The
Economist, and hosts a daily syndicated radio commentary on
economic affairs, "The Perryman Report."
A former research chair-holder, University
Professor, and Economist-in-Residence at Baylor University and
Business Economist-in-Residence at Southern Methodist
University, Dr. Perryman has pioneered the use of timely and
reliable economic information for a spectrum of strategic
purposes. His studies have played a role in the creation
and retention of hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Cited by major media as "a world-class
scholar" and "the most quoted man in Texas," Ray Perryman is an
active participant in the state, national, and world economic
scenes. He has been a member of dozens of state, federal,
and international task forces, served as editor of both academic
and trade journals, and led conferences within the fields of
economics, statistics, forecasting, modeling, and simulation.
A member of several corporate boards and advisor to numerous
governmental leaders, Dr. Perryman has been honored by the Texas
Legislature for his "tireless efforts in helping to build a
better Texas."
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Dr. M. Ray
Perryman
Distinguished Professor of
Economic Theory and Method,
International Institute for Advanced Studies |