One year after Houston’s worst storm, the economy seems unfazed.

One year ago this week, Houston was underwater and basically at a standstill.

It was a hard hit on our economy – at least for a little while.

After the water receded, Harvey actually had a positive impact on the region's economy.

What about now, a year later?

Bill Gilmer, director of the University of Houston's Institute for Regional Forecasting, has studied the economic impact from Harvey as well as previous storms affecting Greater Houston.

Click on the audio above to listen to the interview.

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