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Published: February 14, 2009

Energy could power Oklahoma economy through recession

BY DON MECOY

Oklahoma ’s energy sector will continue cushioning the state from severe effects of the national recession, an Oklahoma State University economist said Friday. “Can Oklahoma ignore this recession?” asked Mark C. Snead , director of OSU’s Center for Applied Economic Research . “The answer is if it’s energy-driven, there’s a good, distinct possibility we can.” Even if national job losses continue to m...

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