Author: Chris Liotta

Jul 16, 2018

Economic Perspective: Will Kids Earn More Than Their Parents?

A staple of the American dream was that the next generation would earn more than their parents, but does that adage still ring true? 

Jul 11, 2018

Economic Perspective: Supermarket Wars

The supermarket chain Kroger recently closed all of it's stores in the Triangle region. Does this reflect anything about the region? 

Jun 27, 2018

Economic Perspective: Non-Compete Contracts

How pervasive are non-compete contracts in our society, and what impact do they have on workers? 

Jun 22, 2018

You Decide: What Should Be Done About Income Inequality?

The gap in income inequality has been steadily climbing over the years. What factors into this gap, and is there anything that can be done to lessen it? 

Jun 20, 2018

Economic Perspective: The Next Recession

After a recent survey, when do members of the National Association of Business Economists think the next recession could be? 

Jun 13, 2018

Economic Perspective: Alternative Unemployment Rates

The unemployment rate is often cited as a measure of economic health, but did you know there are multiple ways of measuring a society's unemployment? 

Jun 8, 2018

You Decide: How Will the Workforce Change?

With the improvements in automation and artificial intelligence, the workforce faces new challenges. How will the workforce change and adapt with evolving technology? 

Jun 6, 2018

Economic Perspective: Is There Hope for Controlling Health Care Costs?

With rising health care costs ever present, is there work being done in other fields that could mitigate some of the rising prices? 

May 30, 2018

Economic Perspective: A Widening Trade Deficit

The country's trade deficit has been widening it recent years. What's factors are behind this? 

May 25, 2018

You Decide: Is It Time for a Mileage Tax?

Revenue from the gas tax has taken a hit with improved fuel-efficiency and electric vehicles. Is it time to find alternatives to cover road maintenance?