Author: Chris Liotta

May 14, 2018

Economic Perspective: The Key to Faster Economic Growth

The two biggest factors in a nation's economic growth are labor supply and labor productivity. What can be done to influence these factors? 

May 11, 2018

You Decide: Is There a Solution for the Generational Clash?

Many experts see an emerging "generational clash" over how public resources should be allocated. What does this mean? 

May 7, 2018

Economic Perspective: Income Challenges on the Farm

Less than two percent of workers are employed as farmers, and most of us aren’t aware of the frequent ups and downs of farm income. Where are we today in this income cycle? 

Apr 27, 2018

You Decide: Should We Pay Amazon to Come to North Carolina?

With the final 20 cities picked for Amazon's second headquarters, what will it take to lure the company to it's new home? What's involved in luring a massive company like Amazon to North Carolina? 

Apr 18, 2018

Economic Perspective: Is There A Future For Credit Cards?

For several decades credit cards encroached on cash as a form of payment. Now many experts say the same is happening to credit cards with new forms of payment. What does the future for credit cards look like? 

Apr 13, 2018

You Decide: What’s Worrying the Stock Market?

The stock market has been in a correction for most of 2018. What factors have influenced the market, and it's trends? 

Apr 12, 2018

Economic Perspective: Are We A Throw-Away Society?

Neighborhoods put their waste on the curb every week for pick-up, but it's always controversial where that waste is supposed to go. What are people saying about how to manage the amount of waste produced? 

Apr 4, 2018

Economic Perspective: Paying Down Credit Card Debt

Ever wonder if there's an optimal way to pay down your credit card debt? NC State University economist Mike Walden talks discusses ways to maximize your money while paying down debt. 

Mar 30, 2018

You Decide: Can We Reduce Invisible Unemployment?

While the unemployment rate has been falling, can the same be said for those who have stopped actively looking for work? Can communities reduce this number of invisible unemployment? 

Mar 28, 2018

Economic Perspective: Do Food Deserts Cause Nutritional Problems?

Is access the only factor when it comes to improving nutrition for communities? Or are there other factors to consider? NC State University economist Mike Walden discusses a recent study's findings.