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Aug 15, 2018

Economic Perspective: Advanced Manufacturing Industries

Manufacturing continues to expand and incorporate new fields. What could the future look like? 

Jul 24, 2018

Economic Perspective: The Fed’s Interest Rate Hike

How does the recent hike in the interest rate play into the mission of the Federal Reserve, and what potential outcomes from the move exist? 

Jul 20, 2018

You Decide: Is There a New Debate Over Capitalism Vs. Socialism?

The way a country shapes it's economy molds it's future. What are the pros and cons of different economies, and what impacts can they have? 

Jul 17, 2018

Economic Perspective: Will Kids Earn More Than Their Parents?

A staple of the American dream was that the next generation would earn more than their parents, but does that adage still ring true? 

Jul 6, 2018

You Decide: Is North Carolina Keeping Up With Other States?

Economic growth is a little bit like air travel. If growth is slow, it can be a bumpy ride with the threat of a recession always looming. But if growth is faster, the economy can feel like it is cruising at high altitude, creating opportunities for more people and more places. 

Jun 28, 2018

Economic Perspective: Non-Compete Contracts

How pervasive are non-compete contracts in our society, and what impact do they have on workers? 

Jun 22, 2018

You Decide: What Should Be Done About Income Inequality?

The gap in income inequality has been steadily climbing over the years. What factors into this gap, and is there anything that can be done to lessen it? 

Jun 21, 2018

Economic Perspective: The Next Recession

After a recent survey, when do members of the National Association of Business Economists think the next recession could be? 

Jun 15, 2018

Economic Perspective: Alternative Unemployment Rates

The unemployment rate is often cited as a measure of economic health, but did you know there are multiple ways of measuring a society’s unemployment? 

Jun 11, 2018

You Decide: How Will the Workforce Change?

A case can be made that today’s job market is changing in rapid and unpredictable ways. This is due to the tremendous advances in technology, which experts say will continue to shape the kinds of jobs available to workers for decades to come.