Economic Outlook
Walden Speaks at Asheville Metro Economy Outlook
“Greater Asheville has established itself as the major economic engine of western North Carolina, and the region’s economic reputation will continue to expand in the decades ahead. Importantly, Asheville has now diversified its economy beyond tourism, and economic diversification is one of the major keys to a region’s sustained vitality,” said Walden.
Farm Losses Huge But Most Consumers will be Unaffected
Due to an expansive food network in the United States, consumers are not likely to notice much impact at the supermarket, said Michael L. Walden, economics professor and extension economist at N.C. State University.
Economic Perspective: Regional Economic Growth in North Carolina
The race for job growth across North Carolina is always heated, but is there a shake-up in the front-runners this year?
Employment in NC Hits Record; Economist Says Job Growth Will Continue
North Carolina’s jobless rate remains slightly higher than the national 3.9 average, but Walden pointed out: “North Carolina’s growth is actually running ahead of national growth, primarily due to in-migration of workers and our strong business conditions.”
Tax Incentives Study: NC ‘Doesn’t Play the Game as Much as Most Other States’
Mike Walden's editorial explains tax incentives and their influence on companies like Amazon and Apple.
Brown Appointed to WH Council of Economic Advisors
Dr. A. Blake Brown joined the Council of Economic Advisors at the White House on August 1st.
Amazon to Open New Distribution Center in Garner
Walden said he doesn’t see a correlation between the potential distribution center and the potential for Amazon’s HQ2 to come to the Triangle.
The Fate of Industrial Hemp in the 2018 Farm Bill
Industrial hemp in NC is a hot topic! Read Dr. Marne Coit's analysis of the laws on production.
2019 Executive Farm Management Program Registration is Now Open
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Walden: How Would Ending NAFTA Impact the North Carolina Economy?
If efforts to rewrite the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) fail, there is a possibility the trade pact will be ended. If NAFTA is terminated, what would be the likely impacts on economic production and employment in North Carolina?