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Author: Chris Liotta

CALS' Mike Walden asks whether pro athletes are overpaid; photo of basketball and hoop

Mar 1, 2019

You Decide: Are Professional Sports Players Overpaid?

Every year it seems sports contract sets a new record in amount paid. What justifies these massive salaries, and are there principles behind it that can be applied to other workers? 

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

Feb 27, 2019

Economic Perspective: College Debt and Homeownership

Student debt has skyrocketed in recent years. What implications has that had on other markets like home-ownership? 

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

Feb 18, 2019

Economic Perspective: Some Employers Helping With College Costs

Some employers are offering to help cover back-to-school costs for employees upfront. What are benefits for benefits for both in this arrangement? 

Sun rise silhouettes the Raleigh skyline

Feb 15, 2019

You Decide: Can We Fix Social Security?

Questions about whether Social Security will run out of it's surplus in the future have been around for decades. What can be done in the future to prevent that outcome? 

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

Feb 11, 2019

Economic Perspective: What’s Behind the Death of Small Cars?

The market for smaller cars is shrinking in the auto industry. What forces could be driving the industry towards larger vehicles? 

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

Feb 4, 2019

Economic Perspective: Economic Improvements in the World

Are there positive economic trends we can point to in the world? 

Aerial view of Belltower and downtown Raleigh to the east of campus.

Feb 1, 2019

You Decide: Should the Fed Push or Pause?

What are the basics of how the Fed operates, and what are the implications of the actions they take? 

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

Jan 28, 2019

Economic Perspective: Potential Elements of a China Trade Deal

With ongoing negotiations with China on trade, what could a potential agreement look like? 

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

Jan 23, 2019

Economic Perspective: Energy Efficient Homes

What can the future look like for energy efficiency and homes? 

Aerial view of downtown Raleigh

Jan 18, 2019

You Decide: How Can We Address Our Transportation Issues?

What are the challenges our transportation system faces, and how can we address them in the future?