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Economic Perspective: What’s Behind the Death of Small Cars?

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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Mar 28, 2019

Economic Perspective: How Workers Pay For Higher Healthcare Costs

As health insurance costs continue to rise do companies share those rising costs with their workers? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Mar 21, 2019

Economic Perspective: Investment Rules

Are there general rules that can be applied on how you should invest your money as you age? 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Mar 18, 2019

You Decide: Are There Best Ways for Using Debt?

Have questions about the best way to approach debt? NC State University economist Mike Walden provides answers to two questions on debt and how to use it. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Mar 11, 2019

Economic Perspective: Why Are Tax Refunds Smaller?

This tax season, some people are noticing that their refunds are smaller than in previous years. What could be the cause of this? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Mar 7, 2019

Economic Perspective: Threats to the Economy

There are numerous events and trends that play into the world economy on a daily basis. NC State University economist Mike Walden discusses a couple of them here. 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Mar 4, 2019

You Decide: Are Professional Sports Players Overpaid?

Every year it seems sports contracts set a new record in amount paid. What justifies these massive salaries, and are there principles behind it that can be applied to other workers? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Mar 4, 2019

Economic Perspective: College Debt and Homeownership

Student debt has skyrocketed in recent years. What implications has that had on other markets like home-ownership? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Feb 19, 2019

Economic Perspective: Some Employers Helping With College Costs

Some employers are offering to help cover back-to-school costs for employees upfront. What are benefits for benefits for both in this arrangement? 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Feb 15, 2019

You Decide: Can We Fix Social Security?

Questions about whether Social Security will run out of it's surplus in the future have been around for decades. What can be done in the future to prevent that outcome? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Feb 12, 2019

Economic Perspective: What’s Behind the Death of Small Cars?

The market for smaller cars is shrinking in the auto industry. What forces could be driving the industry towards larger vehicles?