economy

Oct 11, 2019

You Decide: Can We Talk Ourselves Into a Recession?

With the prevalence of information and media, is it possible for a society to talk itself into recession? 

Oct 3, 2019

You Decide: Can We Predict Turning Points?

Turning points are when there's a break in the current economic trend. NC State economist Mike Walden discusses how to spot them, and if we are seeing one play out now. 

Oct 2, 2019

Economic Perspective: Generations

Society groups people in generations based on the year they were born, but how meaningful of a concept are generations? 

Sep 23, 2019

Economic Perspective: 100 Year Bonds

Traditionally, the length of time for bonds caps out at 30 years, but are there talks of extending some bonds to 100 years? 

Sep 17, 2019

You Decide: How Bad Will the Next Recession Be?

Economists are often asked to forecast when the next recession will occur. How bad could the next recession be? 

Sep 17, 2019

Economic Perspective: What Do Businesses Worry About?

What do businesses worry about, and how could those worries affect the direction of the economy? 

Sep 11, 2019

Economic Perspective: The Few and the Many

Household buying accounts for 70 percent of all spending. Are there any major trends in consumer spending? 

Sep 3, 2019

You Decide: How is North Carolina’s Economy Doing?

NC State University economist Mike Walden provides a mid-year look at how North Carolina's economy is doing. 

Aug 29, 2019

Economic Perspective: Economic Impacts of Delaying Marriage

Are there any economic impacts associated with the trend of young people delaying marriage? 

Aug 26, 2019

Economic Perspective: Impact of the Rate Cut on Consumers

How does the latest interest rate cut effect consumers?