Oxford Economics

Dallas moved up two spots to No. 17 in Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index. [Image: Adobe Stock]

Dallas Rises to No. 17 in Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index

by John Egan | Sep 23, 2026

The economic advisory and forecasting firm puts Dallas at No. 6 in the world for economic strength and No. 21 for human capital. The categories powered the region’s two-spot climb in the overall index.

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NTT DATA CDO Eric Clark says “The continued shockwaves of the global pandemic have left many organizations feeling the impacts of disruption across their workforces, customers, and bottom lines."

NTT DATA’s First Innovation Index Reveals Organizations Are Still Stuggling in an ‘An Era of Constant Disruption’’

by Quincy Preston | Nov 11, 2021

New research shows 77 percent of organizations surveyed are not prepared for continued challenges from health crises and natural disasters. And many companies aren't looking to their employees for the answers. Still, a small group of leaders with a focus on innovation—about 6 percent—are performing “above average” in nearly all areas, including financial performance, productivity, and employee satisfaction.

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