Mike Walden

Nov 19, 2019

Economic Perspective: Holiday Spending Outlook

The holiday season is fast approaching. What does the spending outlook for the season look like? 

Nov 12, 2019

Economic Perspective: Who Pays the Tariffs?

Do we know who is paying for the tariffs in the trade war? 

Nov 12, 2019

You Decide: Should We Always Be Paid For What We Want to Do?

What determines the kinds of jobs available and what they pay? 

Nov 11, 2019

Economic Perspective: Is Inflation Dead?

Interest rates have been low in recent years. What factors need to be considered when thinking about the lower inflation rate? 

Oct 30, 2019

You Decide: Are Cities Losing Their Luster?

Cities have seen a revival in the 21st century, but can the downtown boom last forever? 

Oct 28, 2019

Economic Perspective: Where is Inflation Hot and Cold?

Inflation averages the price gains in all products and services, but are there key differences among the rates for specific buying categories? 

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 10, 2019

Economic Perspective: Why Do We Still Import Oil?

Why does the U.S. still import foreign oil if it is producing its own? 

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?