Author: Dave Caldwell

Jun 18, 2013

Some good deficit news

The latest forecasts show some improvement in the federal deficit. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden talks about what's happening. 

Jun 17, 2013

Is the Fed ready to pivot?

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the Federal Reserve and whether a major policy change may be in the offing. 

Jun 14, 2013

What to expect in housing

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the housing market, which is finally turning around, with both sales and prices on the upswing. 

Jun 13, 2013

Revising the numbers

The federal government’s statisticians are in the process of revising the main measurement of the economy. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses this change. 

Jun 12, 2013

China’s change

From an impoverished country with little impact on the world economy, China has dramatically increased its standard of living and is now a major player in international commerce. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses this dramatic change. 

Jun 11, 2013

Shaking up the tax mix

Big news was made in North Carolina recently when a plan to overhaul the state’s taxes was revealed. N.C. State economist Mike Walden summarizes the plan and its possible impacts. 

Jun 10, 2013

Lost workers

Fewer people are in the job market, which may make the unemployment rate look better than it really is. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses this trend. 

Jun 7, 2013

YOU DECIDE: How will technology shape our future?

How will tomorrow's technology and gadgets impact our lives? Economist Mike Walden discusses a report that looks into the future. 

Jun 7, 2013

An economic embarrassment

There was a minor earthquake in the economics profession when some graduate students found some errors in major research that has been cited around the world. What’s this about? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden has the answer. 

Jun 6, 2013

Rating the rebound

Most economists now agree the economy is growing. But the slap on this recovery thus far is that it has been lackluster. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the latest economic numbers.