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in Houston in both 2017 and 2018—
a return to positive growth, but well
below long-term averages.
If oil prices surprise us in 2018 with
a quick return to $55–65 per barrel, we
could hit that long-term average of add-
ing 60,000 jobs. At this point, however,
with little help from oil, 40,000 jobs
seems the most likely outcome."
BR I A N GR E E N E
President and CEO, Houston Food Bank
"Charitable giving in the U.S. amounts
to about 2 percent of the gross domestic
product, but there are about 1.5 million
nonprofits and a bewildering landscape
for donors to know how to best invest
their funds, given the issues about
which they are passionate.
My wish for 2018 would be for an
efficient way for donors of all sizes to
know the charities they support better
and how they can invest with impact."
These statements have been edited
for clarity and length.
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