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Author: Dave Caldwell

Sep 27, 2013

YOU DECIDE: How can we help low-wage workers?

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden looks at low-wage jobs and what can be done to aid low-wage workers. 

Sep 27, 2013

Income migration

North Carolina did well over the last decade in terms of gaining income from the movement of households to the state. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Sep 26, 2013

Slowing medical cost inflation

Reports indicate that costs per patient in the Medicare Program continue to rise but at a much slower rate. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what's going on. 

Sep 25, 2013

Where the jobs are

We've seen job growth over the last three years, but we're still not back to pre-recessionary levels. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains where the jobs are. 

Sep 24, 2013

Where is unemployment low?

Unemployment is lower in some parts of the country than in others. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains why. 

Sep 23, 2013

Evaluating film tax credits

North Carolina’s program to provide financial assistance to film makers in the state has sparked some controversy. There’s a debate about how much it really helps the state economy in creating income and jobs. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden gives the views of the competing sides. 

Sep 20, 2013

Do we ever have enough?

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden considers the question: Is there ever a time when consumers say, "I have enough," and then curtail how much they buy? 

Sep 19, 2013

Tax rates and professional athletes

Can European soccer players tell us anything about how income tax rates impact where we choose to live. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses a study that says, "Yes, they can." 

Sep 18, 2013

Explaining top pay

An issue these days is why some salaries are so high, the so-called one percent. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains why some salaries are so high. 

Sep 17, 2013

The drop in commodity prices

Commodity prices for things like gold, silver, metals and even crops had been rising but are now falling. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what's going on.