Mike Walden
You Decide: Is It Really 2030?
Business trends economists were predicting for the next 10 years are happening now. What are they, and how are they working in the current environment?
Economic Perspective: Recovery In Goods Versus Services
There's usually a common trend in recessions between spending on goods and services. Has that trend followed in this current recession?
Economic Perspective: Is Inflation Really Subdued?
Calculating inflation during a downturn can be tricky since the circumstances are so unusual. Do the numbers accurately reflect the current circumstances?
You Decide: Can Good Things Come From Bad Times?
Historically, how have businesses and economies changed when coming out of economic crises?
Ag, Agribusiness Generate a Sixth of N.C. Income, Jobs
The latest figures from NC State University economist Mike Walden show the industry generates $92.7 billion in annual income to the state. However, the number for 2020 will likely fall due to COVID-19.
You Decide: How Long Will North Carolina’s Recovery Take
How long could it take North Carolina to recover from the economic downturn? NC State economist Mike Walden gives his take on the issue.
Economic Perspective: The Fed’s Forecasts
The Federal Reserve recently released their economic forecasts for the next few years. What do they look like?
You Decide: Are We In For a Strong Economic Recovery?
With new data in from national and state jobs reports, how does the economy look as we move through the summer?
Economic Perspective: Income Up, But Spending Down
Income and spending typically go up and down together, but was that the case this past April?
You Decide: How Will the Job Market Change After the Crisis?
COVID-19 has had a massive impact on the job market. As jobs start to come back, will they be the same or different?