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You Decide: What’s the Biggest Issue Facing the Country?

Economic Perspective

Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Nov 1, 2024

You Decide: How Can Social Security be Saved?

NC State economist Mike Walden examines Social Security and how the U.S. could continue to pay for the national retirement program in the future. 
Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Oct 18, 2024

You Decide: Is Economic Growth Spreading in North Carolina?

By Mike Walden North Carolina’s economy has been a powerhouse of growth in recent decades. The state has been recognized by several organizations as one of the top places for… 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Oct 4, 2024

You Decide: What Does the Fed’s Rate Cut Mean?

NC State economist Mike Walden says the Federal Reserve’s recent reduction of its interest rate could be a net plus or a net minus, depending on the reasons behind it, what it implies about the economy and its effects on investments. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Sep 20, 2024

You Decide: Why Is There Confusion About the Job Market?

Numbers about the economy are constantly thrown at us. Economist Mile Walden helps shed some light on how to interpret them and what they mean. 
Economist Mike Walden

Sep 6, 2024

You Decide: Can the President Control the Economy?

Because the state of the U.S. economy affects everyone, presidential candidates’ economic policies attract a lot of attention. Here’s how a president can — and can’t — influence the U.S. economy. 
Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Aug 23, 2024

You Decide: Are We Headed for a Recession?

The economic outlook for 2024 started with optimism as inflation slowed while job growth remained steady. But could a recent dip in the stock market and cooling employment rate signal an inevitable recession? You decide. 
Economist Mike Walden

Aug 9, 2024

You Decide: What Will AI Mean for North Carolina Jobs?

By Mike Walden AI — short for “artificial intelligence”— is the technology wiz of the moment. One-third of businesses are now using AI, with the number expected to rapidly climb.… 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jul 26, 2024

Did COVID Permanently Change the Labor Market?

Economist Mike Walden says the pandemic could have long-term effects on the workplace beyond virtual work and meetings, depending on population growth and tech trends. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jul 12, 2024

You Decide: Have Cities Reached Their Peak?

Are there signs of a rural renaissance in North Carolina? Economist Mike Walden tracks population trends. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jun 28, 2024

You Decide: What’s the Biggest Issue Facing the Country?

How will AI reshape the landscape of education and workforce development? Economist Mike Walden explores the possibilities.