Mike Walden

May 21, 2020

Economic Perspective: Printing Money

Printing money can be used during times of economic crisis to mitigate some of the effects of the crisis. What factors need to be looked out for in these circumstances? 

Apr 29, 2020

You Decide: Can Collecting Thoughts About the Virus Help?

NC State University economist Mike Walden details some of his insights into the current crisis to help provide perspective and insight. 

Apr 21, 2020

Economic Perspective: Costs and Benefits of Closing the Economy

What factors might be considered when talking about closing down an economy? 

Apr 6, 2020

Economic Perspective: What Makes a Recession or Depression

What's the difference between recession and depression, and what will the United States' economy experience? 

Mar 30, 2020

You Decide: How Will the Economy Change After the Virus Crisis?

Society tends to change after crises. How could our society change after this one has passed? 

Mar 19, 2020

Economic Perspective: Potential Government Responses to the Coronavirus

There are a few tactics being discussed as to how the government can respond to the coronavirus. What are they, and what are they implications? 

Mar 17, 2020

You Decide: How Does the Future Impact the Stock Market?

Stock purchasers look to the future when buying. How can current events, and the future outlook shape that viewpoint? 

Mar 12, 2020

Economic Perspective: The Condition of Vehicle Buying

Vehicles can take one of the largest bites out of a households budget. What's the current status of vehicle finances in the country? 

Feb 28, 2020

Economic Perspective: Inflation and Product Quality

When calculating inflation, how does one account for increases in product quality that affect the product's price? 

Feb 27, 2020

You Decide: Could a Virus Take Down the Economy?

With all the unknown that comes with viruses and outbreaks, what sort of impact could they have on our economy?