Author: Dee Shore

Jul 13, 2012

Operation Twist

What kind of dance will the Federal Reserve be doing now that it’s renewed its version of the Twist? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Jul 12, 2012

The latest on consumer debt

Updated numbers on consumer debt were just released. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden takes a look at the numbers and what they mean for the economy. 

Jul 11, 2012

Debate over dentistry

There’s a controversy playing out in North Carolina in the halls of the legislature as well as on the airwaves. It concerns the role of the State Dental Board in approving management contracts for the state dentists. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Jul 10, 2012

Juntos summit unites Latino students in quest for higher education and rewarding careers

Seventeen-year-old Arely Vasquez may not know what college she is going to attend or what she’d like to major in, but a couple things are for certain: She will be going. And she credits the Juntos program and its summer summit for keeping her motivated to do what it takes to get accepted at a top-tier school. 

Jul 10, 2012

Stocks and bonds

The stock market has been riding a roller coaster recently. Is there any way for an investor to protect against the downs of the stock market and still earn a decent return? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jul 9, 2012

Why are gas prices down?

It seems like the unthinkable has happened. Gas prices -- after jumping in some regions to over $4 a gallon -- have now dropped for several months. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what’s up – or, more precisely, down -- with gas prices. 

Jul 6, 2012

A global slowdown

We’ve heard about the economic problems in Europe, and some economists now think Europe is in a recession. The recent job numbers in our country have also been disappointing. Is the entire world now going in reverse? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Jul 5, 2012

Pent-up demand

What does the term pent-up demand mean, and what does it have to do with today’s economy? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Jul 4, 2012

Austerity vs. stimulus

Perhaps the biggest debate in the country now is what to do to boost the economy. There appears to be two distinct sides. One is called austerity, and it calls for balancing the federal budget and reducing the deficit mainly by changing spending. The other argues for just the opposite by having the government spend more money and worry about the debt later. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden puts these two clashing recommendations in perspective. 

Jul 3, 2012

Excess reserves

The banking system has been -- and continues to be -- at the heart of many of the current economic issues. One of the terms that comes up these days in discussions of today’s economy and banks is excess reserves. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what it means and why it's important.