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NC Economy Bouncing Back After Hurricane Florence

Mike Walden

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

May 2, 2019

Economic Perspective: Coming Up Short on Savings

How is the average person stacking up when it comes to saving for their retirement, and what outlook does that present for the future? 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Apr 29, 2019

You Decide: What’s the Best ‘ISM’ for the Economy?

With various ways of organizing the economy, what are people saying about the different ideas out there? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Apr 25, 2019

Economic Perspective: Alternative Healthcare Models

What are the various healthcare models that exist around the world? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Apr 18, 2019

Economic Perspective: Status of Household Debt

Too much debt can wreck personal finances, and on a grander scale the economy. What is the outlook right now for debt in our society? 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Apr 16, 2019

You Decide: How Does North Carolina Stack Up On Taxes?

Have you every wondered how North Carolina compares to other states on taxes? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Apr 12, 2019

Economic Perspective: Auto Subscriptions

Is there a new way to get your hands on a vehicle besides leasing or buying? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Apr 4, 2019

Economic Perspective: The Slow Job Numbers

The job growth numbers for February were lower than expected. Is this indicative of a future recession? 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Mar 29, 2019

You Decide: Can Economics Help With Basic Decisions?

What are some ways economics lessons can be applied to your daily life? NC State economist Mike Walden shows ways these can impact your decisions. 
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? 

Mar 22, 2019

NC Economy Bouncing Back After Hurricane Florence

North Carolina’s economy is still returning to pre-Florence levels but is on the way back up, says N.C. State economist Dr. Mike Walden. Walden talks about the importance of improved trade relations with China to helping farmers recover financially.